Kettner's Book of the Table

Every food on the Victorian table gets its history, its etymology and a strong opinion — the wittiest cookery book of 1877, written in secret by a Times leader-writer and named for London's most fashionable restaurant.

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Alderman's Walk & Allspice

Alderman's Walk

An interesting name given to the long incision on a haunch of mutton or venison, where the most delicate slices are to be found.

Allspice

A name of great distinction given to pimento, because it is supposed to combine the flavour of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.

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