British food was complex, multicultural and flavorful in the 18th century - despite what you might think
The stereotype of bland British food is notorious, and people mock the horrors of jellied eels and overcooked vegetables. Even roast beef and pudding are seen as uninspired compared with the cuisines of other nations. But British food is and has historically been complex, multicultural and flavorful.
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