{"product_id":"the-platinum-jubilee-cookbook-recipes-and-stories-from-her-majestys-representatives-around-the-world","title":"The Platinum Jubilee Cookbook: Recipes and stories from Her Majesty's representatives around the world","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinner of Best in the World at Gourmand World Cookbook Awards  2023  19th century British Prime Minister Lord Palmerston once declared that dining is the soul of diplomacy and this unique and sumptuous new book  published as part of the celebrations for Her Majesty The Queens 70 years on the Throne  presents 70 recipes from British embassies and high commissions around the world.  With a foreword by Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall  this book celebrates the landmark occasion of the Queens Platinum Jubilee by bringing 70 recipes  many of them served during Royal Visits  that are proudly British  inspired by local influences from the embassys host country  or a fusion of the two. Throughout  the book shows off the spectacular food and drink produce found within our shores that our embassies are proud to showcase around the world  including:   Spanish Marmalade  from the Madrid embassy  Green Fish Curry  from the Islamabad high commission  Jollof Rice  from the Abuja high commission  Mince Spies  from C  Chief of MI6  Cardamom Lamb  from the New Delhi high commission  Chicken Wellington  from the Lisbon embassy  Toffee Apple and Rhubarb Crumble  from Chevening House  Whisky-laced Bread \u0026amp; Butter Pudding  from the Washington D.C. embassy  Alongside the delectable recipes  stories abound of culinary diplomacy in action. Contrary to the clichs  you will not find an Ambassadors table piled high with Ferrero Rocher  but food is central to the diplomatic cause. Ameer Kotecha delves into the Foreign Office archives to reveal diplomatic dinner party anecdotes through the years  the good  the bad and the highly entertaining  and provides contemporary stories of food being used as a potent diplomatic tool. For the first time  this book tells the story of how nations break bread as a means to resolving differences  and seek to get to the negotiating table by first starting at the dinner table.  A mixture of recipes  food history  anecdote and stunning photography  this book is an engrossing read for anyone with an interest in food  diplomacy or British heritage. With contributions from Her Majestys representatives around the world  it is also a celebration of Britishness that makes for a unique memento for the Platinum Jubilee  delving into an under-explored part of Her Majesty The Queens reign.  The author is donating 100% of royalties from sales of this book to two charities: The Queens Commonwealth Trust (QCT) and The Prince of Waless Charitable Fund (PWCF).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44985799114805,"sku":"ByrdShop_0993354068","price":24.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780993354069.jpg?v=1770871731","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-platinum-jubilee-cookbook-recipes-and-stories-from-her-majestys-representatives-around-the-world","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}