Welcome to The Fork Front
We bring the past to life through food. On this webpage, you can explore food history in our blogs, vlogs, and podcasts. We also offer curated, personal food narratives and historical menus for special events.
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This book explores SPAM’s complex history, from its inception to its resurgence during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting its enduring legacy in places like Hawaii, Guam, the Philippines, Okinawa and South Korea.
SPAM: A Global History Coming Soon!
Release Dates:
Reaktion Press – UK, June 2025
University of Chicago Press – US, July 2025
Yorkshire Pudding
One of the most classic dishes in British cooking is what is known today as “Yorkshire pudding”. This dish is typically consumed on Sundays with a roast. The importance of the dish is recognized every year in the U.K. on the first Sunday in February, which is known as “National Yorkshire Pudding Day”. The recipe…
British Food Rationing in World War II
The start of World War II in September 1939 ushered in a total war, drawing together home and military fronts in ways unknown before in human history. The all-encompassing nature of the war disrupted supply lines, creating food insecurity and instability, and in some cases, hunger and starvation. However, this war was not the first…
Weekly Rations
Videos exploring the varied realm of wartime food and consumption practices.
Weekly Rations – Homemade Sausage Patties
The Hungry Historians Podcast
The Hungry Historians podcast has arrived!
Listen to our introductory podcast here: An Introduction to The Hungry Historians – Hungry Historians | Podcast on Spotify
A podcast series about the latest food history research
Next Podcast Episode: Prof. Anne Murcott on Food Packaging – 3/27
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Bespoke menus for events
On the Menu
Are you hosting an event and need a food-related theme? How about a uniquely researched and curated menu for your event, allowing you and your guests to catch a glimmer of a bygone era through a unique culinary adventure.
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