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Clarissa & the King's Cookbook

2008 · 29 min Documentary History
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

Clarissa Dickson Wright tracks down Britain's oldest known cookbook, The Forme of Cury. This 700-year-old scroll was written during the reign of King Richard II from recipes created by the king's master chefs. How did this ancient manuscript influence the way people eat today? On her culinary journey through medieval history she reawakens recipes that have lain dormant for centuries and discovers dishes that are still prepared now.

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Year 2008
Country United Kingdom
Genre Documentary, History
Director Celia Lowenstein
Runtime 29 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (2 votes)

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Clarissa & the King's Cookbook has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.5/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

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A 2008 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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