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Dr Lindsay Middleton

@drlindsaymiddleton.bsky.social

Literary historian of recipes, 19thC culinary technology and Scottish food. KE Associate @UofGArts. Lover of food and literature. Happiest in nature. πŸ„

656 Followers  |  70 Following  |  12 Posts  |  Joined: 18.11.2024  |  1.6923

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I'm thrilled to be the ambassador for Taste through Time, one of three experiences launched today by Glasgow Chamber of Commerce. These free, self-guided experiences let you explore Glasgow's vibrant food scene during its 850th birthday celebrations. www.tastetheplace.co.uk #Taste850

02.04.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

From humble origins to cultural cornerstone, tea ignited a remarkable social revolution across Scotland’s landscape.

In this day-long event, experts will explore how this simple beverage helped transform Scotland’s largest city.

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25.03.2025 10:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tons of fun today talking about how tea and sugar percolated into #19thC fiction, from abolitionist writing to Dracula! So many wonderful talks. Thanks to Mackintosh at the Willow, @drlindsaymiddleton.bsky.social @tenementkitchen.bsky.social for a marvellous event.

28.03.2025 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I can't wait for the 2025 Scottish Food Heritage Symposium: Tea which is happening this Friday at Mackintosh at the Willow! Read more here...

24.03.2025 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Scottish food heritage symposium explores tea’s cultural and societal impact At this month’s annual Scottish Food Heritage Symposium experts will explore how this simple beverage helped transform Scotland’s largest city.

Glasgow's National Trust for Scotland's Mackintosh at the Willow will host a series of talks on the history of the cuppa.

The Scottish Food Heritage Symposium led by @uofgartshums.bsky.social Dr Lindsay Middleton and @tenementkitchen.bsky.social will diving into tea's cultural impact. πŸ«–

24.03.2025 11:27 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 4
Online Members’ Socials – Women's History Scotland

πŸ“’ Join Women's History Scotland for exclusive online member's socials!

πŸ’‘ Talks & discussions
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🍽 Our next social explores cookbooks as historical sources with @drlindsaymiddleton.bsky.social
Let's explore women’s stories together! womenshistoryscotland.org/news-and-eve...

21.02.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We talk about the kitchens at the Reform Club, Soyer’s literary inspirations, cookery books as entertainment and his meta approach to writing The Modern Housewife, amongst many other things.

06.02.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Alexis Soyer with Lindsay Middleton The British Food History Podcast Β· Episode

A brand new episode of The British Food History Podcast has dropped. My guest is food historian @drlindsaymiddleton.bsky.social and the topic is Alexis Soyer, arguably the 1st celebrity chef.

Available on all podcast platforms inc this one: open.spotify.com/episode/44Em...

06.02.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

A new podcast where I'm banging on about one of my favourite Victorian chefs!

06.02.2025 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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What is included in a traditional Burns Night menu? 🍽

Last year, we had the pleasure of having a SAHA Conversation with Dr Lindsay Middleton (@drlindsaymiddleton.bsky.social) we talked about food and, of course, haggis.

Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Amazon Music

21.01.2025 13:20 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Morning all! A new episode of The British Food History Podcast is out now.

The tables are turned & I'm interviewed by @drlindsaymiddleton.bsky.social & @tenementkitchen.bsky.social about my book The Philosophy of Puddings published by British Library Publishing.

Available on all pod apps

20.12.2024 11:41 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Christmas Comes to Town

Merry Christmas Eve, one and all!

In need of something to listen to as you prep sprouts, and make your gravy? There are now three festive episodes of The Scottish Food History podcast for you to feast your ears upon. Enjoy! βœ¨πŸŽ„

open.spotify.com/episode/7b0T...

24.12.2024 11:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The history of Christmas in Scotland The Scottish Food History Podcast Β· Episode


Some exciting news! @tenementkitchen.bsky.social and I have started The Scottish Food History podcast, and you can now listen to the first episode of our debut series, which is all about Victorian Christmas in Scotland. Enjoy!

open.spotify.com/episode/7oqk...

09.12.2024 10:40 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
β€˜β€œLet us to the wark”, she cried’: Gender, Gastronomy and Intertextual Play inΒ The Cook and Housewife’s Manual - The Bottle Imp β€˜[β€œWhat a style o’ language!” whispered Mrs Dods; β€œbut I maun look after the scouring o’ the kettles!.”]’. So comes the parenthetical exclamation of Margaret (Meg) Dods, a fictional character in Sir W...

I wrote a fun little article about one of my favourite Scottish cookbooks for The Bottle Imp.

You can read it here!
www.thebottleimp.org.uk/2024/11/gend...

29.11.2024 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Food historian fun with @tenementkitchen.bsky.social today...

29.11.2024 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hear ye, hear ye! @tenementkitchen.bsky.social and I are kicking off our brand shiny new Scottish Food History podcast with a mini-series about... Victorian Christmas! And we want to hear from YOU! Send us questions, facts you'd like to myth-bust, recipe recommendations, Christmas reflections...

27.11.2024 08:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Send a voice message to ScottishFoodHistoryPodcast The Scottish Food History Podcast explores the food, folklore and people that have nourished this country since before it had a name.

CALLING ALL FOODIES

Myself and @drlindsaymiddleton.bsky.social are starting a food history podcast with a series all about Scotland’s Victorian Christmas. If you’ve ever had a question about Yuletide festive food; leave us a message!

www.speakpipe.com/ScottishFood...

26.11.2024 23:17 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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I've had a very fun and busy time curating the UofG College of Arts & Humanities stand at today's Celebrating Success in KE & Innovation event. So wonderful to showcase so many amazing projects, including some work of my own!

21.11.2024 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The only way to *really* do professional meetings is with novelty (food) pens.

19.11.2024 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'll start as I mean to go on with some snippets from an average day in my life:
A delightfully frosty lunchtime walk, during which I took this bad photo of a beautiful kingfisher. A very excellent toastie with cheese and homemade kimchi. My cat, who is called Soup, being ridiculous as always.

18.11.2024 21:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hello all! Nice to finally join you. I'm Lindsay: a literary food historian, knowledge exchange professional, and nature nerd.

I'll very likely be posting about the nineteenth century, Scottish food, or fun birds and mushrooms I've seen. Oh, and tins, of course.

18.11.2024 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I've started a food history starter pack. It's mainly GB at the moment cos those are the people I know, but I'd like it to be wider please. If you'd like to be added, let me know. Otherwise the very short list is here go.bsky.app/RH4kTRU

18.11.2024 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 115    πŸ” 33    πŸ’¬ 27    πŸ“Œ 3

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