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This Episode:
/u/AgentDCF discusses the changes in styles and technologies in how grain was milled and bread baked as Britain moved into the modern era. The conversation spans from feudal laws and privileges to industrialization and global shipping, as we examine how a basic staple like bread reflects the larger changes to society and the world. (65min)
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Coming up after that: /u/agentdcf covers changes to 19th Century milling and baking in Imperial Britain, part 2 of 2.
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Guest appearance by the flock of wild parrots who live in my neighborhood at about 33-34:00.
Yep, I listened to myself talk for an hour.
Great choice of subject matter. Culinary history is extremely interesting and so are agricultural production methods, IMO. I hope there are more podcasts like this in the future.
/u/agentdcf, you said that a grain shortage occurred in the wars of the mid 18th century in Britain. Was this the 7 Years War, and to what extent did the incident affect British geopolitical thinking in your view? Since the British needed the baltic grain trade, did this incentivise keeping the relationship with Prussia over a rapprochement with Austria? Or was there little concern heeded over material interests in British thinking despite the incident and realization among the british grain merchants that the importation of grain was going to be a necessity going into the future?
I've had /u/agentdcf in college, probably one of the best TA's I've ever had. Glad he got some airplay!
Hello from Fullerton! It's always interesting to find out when people live nearby. Sadly, I never had the chance to have you teach any of my classes.
As always, this was very fascinating. I hadn't really ever though of California as a significant grain exporter. I'm just so used to fruits and veggies being the big items.