{"title":"Lewis Bassett","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLewis Bassett\u003c\/strong\u003e invites readers to explore the fascinating intersections of science, nature, and culture through engaging and insightful narratives. His works often illuminate the everyday wonders of the natural world, blending meticulous research with a storyteller’s flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect thoughtful reflections on how nature shapes human experience, as well as vivid explorations of ecological and scientific themes that enrich our understanding of the environment around us. Bassett’s writing is both accessible and thought-provoking, appealing to those curious about the living world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-full-english-by-lewis-bassett-9781836740650","title":"The Full English","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is English food? The award-winning podcaster Lewis Bassett is a chef in search of an answer. Whether examining the recent invention of sourdough or the aristocratic assumptions informing the rewilding of cuisine, Bassett discovers the deep roots of English food culture in the peculiar meanderings and great events of English history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart culinary adventure, part political analysis, \u003ci\u003eThe Full English\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand this nation of eccentric eaters. Through eight iconic foodstuffs – including olive oil, Greggs sausage rolls, roast beef, and curry (naturally) – Bassett takes us through a menu transcending space and time. Working in an artisanal bakery and in Michelin-starred kitchens, boarding a fishing boat named the St George, drinking Huel, eating pastries, he discovers the ways in which our food was shaped by urbanisation, empire, industry, and war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Full English\u003c\/i\u003e uncovers the remarkable connections between food and power, class and culture, tradition and change to make an urgent case for a proud national taste that is both artisanal and modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67794313445612,"sku":"9781836740650","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781836740650-the-full-english-1.jpg?v=1792453572"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/lewis-bassett.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}