England 1932. When Stella is commissioned by her publisher to write a history of British food, she expects she is going to get a lot of recipes for oatcakes and other bland food. She is right, of course. She begins traveling around England, searching for interesting food that is uniquely British. What she learns instead are lessons about food, about being British, and even about herself.

This is an interesting trip to England back in 1932. With Stella, we explore the popular British foods of that time, and we learn about what makes a food become the heart or identity of England or any country. Stella also finds herself exploring class differences and what the people of different classes of England ate, especially during the Depression. Stella is a likable character and the lessons she learns will make the reader think. This is an enjoyable and thought-provoking book that foodies and fans of British history will enjoy.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. My review is voluntary and the opinions expressed are my own.