Imperial Cuisine of the 19th - Early 20th Century. Everyday Life in Russia

The book reveals many curious and sometimes unexpected facts about the complex organization of the food processes for all categories of inhabitants of the imperial residences - from the families of monarchs and high-ranking courtiers to the regular palace staff and the thousands of people invited to celebrations.
You will learn about the culinary preferences of Russian emperors, the quantity and assortment of alcoholic beverages on royal tables. About how the quality of food was controlled and safety ensured in imperial kitchens, as well as the features of the rulers' diets outside the walls of residences, in field conditions - during wars, hunting, and outdoor picnics.