Imperial Cuisine of the 19th - Early 20th Century. Everyday Life of the Russian Imperial Court

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