This is wonderful! I was friends with Cedric - many were! - but he dedicated another book, Christmas With Dickens, to me. He was such a dear man and a total character - out of central casting! His wife, Elizabeth, was so warm and lovely. This is a treat!
I'm shocked that Gad's Hill is not only not preserved as a museum, but is also a school! -- considering the opinion that Dickens had of those institutions. The discussion he would have with the headmistress would indeed be interesting.
@@TheOlivecat It tells you how to make all the foods that are mentioned in all the Charles Dickens stories along with pen and ink drawings from the stories. It is a really cool book.
@@TheOlivecatI don't know if it is still in print. My mother got it for me as a Christmas gift in 1982. The author is Breda Marshall, copyright 1980 by the author, published in the US and Canada by Personal Library, Publishers, Suite 439, 17 Queen Street East, Toronto, Canada MSC1P9. I hope this helps you find the book if you do you will really enjoy it. It has been nice talking to you. Merry Christmas.
Consider searching for Mrs. Crocombe on UA-cam - a living-history actor who role-plays teaching us authentic Victorian recipes, from actual historical records of the staff/house they work from, and filmed in restored Victorian kitchens! :)
Thanks for sharing a very interesting video. What a treat to meet and see the great grandson of Dickens! The meal looked and sounded delicious and love plum pudding even if it is a bit rich! This family watches the famous English film, A Christmas Carol 1951 with Alistair Sims every Christmas, the best one ever made imho!!
Oatmeal can be great, served cooked with apples, cinnamon, etc. I think poor Oliver asked for more, though it was probably plainly cooked with water, because he was simply SO HUNGRY. Hunger is a very pushy fellow.
In the original Story Scrooge told his Clerk that he would talk with him about helping his Family over a bowl of smoking Bishop. The reason that was left out of modern movie versions of a Christmas Carol is because most people don't know what a Smoking Bishop is.
The plum pudding reminds me of what we call fruitcake here in the USA. People make fun of fruitcake here in the USA, but I always loved it. I think I would love plum puddings too. The smoking Bishop looks like hot Sangria. Remember in Dickins A Christmas Carol Scrooge told his Clerk Bob Cratchit that he would talk with him about helping his family over a bowl of Smoking Bishop. Great history.
I have made both plum pudding and fruit cake. Can not eat either now. Fruit cake is dry and heavy. . Plum pudding is not only moist but also served with sauce. We have always used rum sauce, but many use a brandy sauce. I love plum pudding, but hate fruit cake. I know people who love fruit cake but hate plum pudding.
Very interesting. Charles Dickens was an amazing writer he has and always will be among my favorites. The food looked spectacular as well except for the fact that I’m very allergic too both Almonds & Cloves. I enjoyed this video so much that I’ve subscribed.
Actually what she’s saying is that most homeowners either middle class like Dickens or upper class aristocrats would be worried about the crockery as it was quite expensive, however, Dickens was more concerned about the maid. She wasn’t concerned about the crockery herself, and all things considered Dickens clearly treated his staff better than most, if you check out a program called Hidden Killers of the Victorian home, some of the things in their are just awful
I've had Goose Liver - but not Goose - suppose it's like Duck. As much as I delight in Goose Liver - Carmelized, I DO NOT like liver in my Dressing/Stuffing! ...and it should include Celery. Where are the accompanying recipes? Like the Plum Pudding - Sedrich is Delightful - ...he must have some Irish in him - "Smoking Bishop" - quite the trait I so admire - that little Stinker with Passion that always captures my heart! 🍀❤🍀
Very interesting. I wonder if they wouldn't had de boned the goose when they use stuffing? As a chef I learned that you always de bone before using stuffing.
synthWizkid and a whole bunch of it! 😆 i really think it was just a way to show you that you can dress up cheap wine and make it taste like a million bucks.
lhdollbaby l get the book out and read it. It was not a goose Scrooge bought. Movies show goose in one and turkey in another, but the book it says turkey.
lhdollbaby l "It's Christmas Day!" said Scrooge to himself. "I haven't missed it. The Spirits have done it all in one night. They can[95] do anything they like. Of course they can. Of course they can. Hallo, my fine fellow!" "Hallo!" returned the boy. "Do you know the Poulterer's in the next street but one, at the corner?" Scrooge inquired. "I should hope I did," replied the lad. "An intelligent boy!" said Scrooge. "A remarkable boy! Do you know whether they've sold the prize Turkey that was hanging up there?-Not the little prize Turkey: the big one?" "What! the one as big as me?" returned the boy.
It might have been a Turkey that scrooge gave him but the family made goose Turkey was more expensive back then it may have been imported Turkey is native to America
do you know what annoys me , why should it be an honor to meet Cedric , he did nothing , his great grandfather did , its like saying its an honor to meet me because i descend from just about every royal house in europe , i have done nothing to deserve honoring , mind you i guess at least the later members of my family did nothing either , just like Charles' great grand son , hanging on to the shirt tails of the famous fore-bearers and not earning a place for themselves in history based on their actions , i never had any intentions of being famous or even infamous as some of my ancestors and cousins were, and for sure i am not willing to hang on shirt tails , so this name is not my legal name , though its my name rightfully too, no one will know who i am from it , even though i would say i would have gone to war had it been needed and if it was needed still i would , despite the fact i am 57 , after all we have longevity on our side in my family so 57 is not old , Cedric said his name meant too much was expected of him , lol , believe me , its not the name , too much is expected from all famous people off spring , especially those thats ancestor was Charlemagne
So, a pudding is like a fruitcake? I know, I know, not the same, I didn't say that, no no no, it's just that they are similar, that's all. Pudding looks far more palatable than fruitcake I think.
It depends on how you are using the word pudding. It can refer to any dessert. Obviously in this case it's a plum (aka Christmas or figgy pudding) pudding and traditionally they are steamed or boiled and hung in cloth. Very rich, very moist, very spiced and a decent amount of brandy. Goes really well with custard. Similar but definitely not the same
And what does that have to do with anything regarding this episode? Or are you just prewired to instantly make an association with what happened to Africans in those days?
@@sforza209 I think it's the fact that it made you uncomfortable about the comments because it's the truth! And on top of that my family were actually slaves during this time. Under a slave master by the name of Walston! I can go to North Carolina and actually see my family's name next to the slave master in the archives! So I was just sharing what reality really was for other people and other races at that current time you know Victorian. Wasn't all beautiful and wonderful you know!!!
@@realblacksknowthetruth1519 Did you even watch the video? They give reasons why they chose these foods to make. There is also a clue in the title of the video if you can read (I doubt it.). Take your whataboutism elsewhere. It should be clear for anybody who knows how to read or understands english language that this video is not about giving the viewer full picture what every person on earth in different parts of the world ate over hundred years ago. If you know how to read you'll maybe figure it out once your temper tantrum is over.
@@realblacksknowthetruth1519 You chose to watch a video about something and you are complaining that the video is not about something else. It is called whataboutism.
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This is wonderful! I was friends with Cedric - many were! - but he dedicated another book, Christmas With Dickens, to me. He was such a dear man and a total character - out of central casting! His wife, Elizabeth, was so warm and lovely. This is a treat!
The great grandson looks like his famous ancestor. What a heritage to have. So lovely
I forgot, didn't really process, that he has descendants.
I noticed that, too! Same eyes.
Remember Charles Dickens had 10 children altogether. So, there can be quite a number of descendants now. I'm also one.
Marvelous imagine living up to expectation
Cedric is absolutely charming :)
Hurrah for Cedric!
Dickens is my favorite author. Once you learn to read his works, you will find them absolutely astounding. What REAL writing is all about.
Nah, it's very kitsch.
Matt Deans I absolutely love his work! 💕
I'm shocked that Gad's Hill is not only not preserved as a museum, but is also a school! -- considering the opinion that Dickens had of those institutions. The discussion he would have with the headmistress would indeed be interesting.
Dickens felt that a good education was a bulwark against ignorance, crime, and cyclical poverty.
@@juansierralonche9864 If only all that could be obtained at a school.
Of Dickens's time. Yes, of course we've come so far since then.
I have the Charles Dickens Cookbook. These are the recipes for the food mentioned in Dickens stories.
Charles Dickens cookbook?
@@TheOlivecat It tells you how to make all the foods that are mentioned in all the Charles Dickens stories along with pen and ink drawings from the stories. It is a really cool book.
@@MalamutesMom9530 Thank you! I would really like to get a hold of that book. Is it easily available?
@@TheOlivecatI don't know if it is still in print. My mother got it for me as a Christmas gift in 1982. The author is Breda Marshall, copyright 1980 by the author, published in the US and Canada by Personal Library, Publishers, Suite 439, 17 Queen Street East, Toronto, Canada MSC1P9. I hope this helps you find the book if you do you will really enjoy it. It has been nice talking to you. Merry Christmas.
@@MalamutesMom9530 Thank you, very much appreciated! Merry Christmas to you too!
Very interesting. Dickens has touch the lives of so many through his writing. Now I know how to make a plum pudding.
I expected it to have plums in it though.
Consider searching for Mrs. Crocombe on UA-cam - a living-history actor who role-plays teaching us authentic Victorian recipes, from actual historical records of the staff/house they work from, and filmed in restored Victorian kitchens! :)
I wish they had made many more of this series, fascinating and fun little tips tricks and recipe ideas 💡
I love this so much. Cedric is wonderful, as I would expect him to be. Also, that dinner looks amazing.
Cedric was truly the life of the VIDEO and dinner!!!l wish l could've met him, charming chap, he is😉
God bless us, every one!
Awe, there are 30K+ history nerds like me! This was a charming look into living history.
@Lady Trek2space and there is nothing wrong with being nerdy :). I also think it's cool lol
WHOA. Wait a second!! That door... ( 2:25 ) Is encased with books!!! I want one! No!! I want *all* of my doors, to be encased with books.
That is a fabulous hidden door isn't it!
Lol. Me too
Me as well. I really want one.
Thanks for sharing a very interesting video. What a treat to meet and see the great grandson of Dickens! The meal looked and sounded delicious and love plum pudding even if it is a bit rich! This family watches the famous English film, A Christmas Carol 1951 with Alistair Sims every Christmas, the best one ever made imho!!
What a great episode. Thanks! I'm a huge Dickens fan. I have to find Cedric's book and buy it.
Lovely lovely Jan Leeming. Makes the program more pleasant to watch, interesting though it is
This should be a museum
Lovely thank you! So much for the upload!
Amazing Cedric!
I am going to get his book.
Manic Mailman ...Good idea !!!! I think I would treat the smoking bishop with due reverance.( if you know what I mean)
He must have had a wonderful recipe for Gruel. Oliver Twist wanted some more. 😁
Oatmeal can be great, served cooked with apples, cinnamon, etc. I think poor Oliver asked for more, though it was probably plainly cooked with water, because he was simply SO HUNGRY. Hunger is a very pushy fellow.
i wish for such a feature on the brontë sisters.
That would be awesome
What a lovely man. Wish I could have met him.
@Amanda Roloson No, his great-grandson in this vid. I agree with you.
I love this in no small part due to the Blue Willow pieces!
This was extremely a delightful video. I truely enjoyed this. 😊
"Plum pood" was the highlight for me
I knew that a smoking bishop was a drink but I never thought I would see one made.
I remember that line from the Patrick Stewart version of the Christmas Carol
In the original Story Scrooge told his Clerk that he would talk with him about helping his Family over a bowl of smoking Bishop. The reason that was left out of modern movie versions of a Christmas Carol is because most people don't know what a Smoking Bishop is.
Such a shame about the rigid scripting and Jan Leeming's wooden delivery. Good old Cedric was the only person who was relaxed
magnificent.
Well done, thanks for that!
Great show,love this series.
I always wondered how plumb pudding was made. I will try the recipe.
Great video!
Wow totally enjoyed this
Lovely video!
My only caveat: 75% - 80% of Mrs Beeton's recipes were plagiarized from Miss Eliza Acton's recipe books.
I went to Charles dickens house in London its fantastic you have to pay to go in he wrote oliver twist in that house
Paul Mcdonough Gonna look that up for a visit! 👍
I love history.
The plum pudding reminds me of what we call fruitcake here in the USA. People make fun of fruitcake here in the USA, but I always loved it. I think I would love plum puddings too. The smoking Bishop looks like hot Sangria. Remember in Dickins A Christmas Carol Scrooge told his Clerk Bob Cratchit that he would talk with him about helping his family over a bowl of Smoking Bishop. Great history.
I have made both plum pudding and fruit cake. Can not eat either now. Fruit cake is dry and heavy. . Plum pudding is not only moist but also served with sauce. We have always used rum sauce, but many use a brandy sauce. I love plum pudding, but hate fruit cake. I know people who love fruit cake but hate plum pudding.
Plum pudding with rum or brandy sauce sounds great.
I felt honored at Cedrick’s reading.
wonderful work!
No they had a mouil a food mill you turn hand and forces the vegetables though different sized holes
Wonderful!
interesting show, I have a love-hate relationship with A Christmas Carol
wow that stock's cloudy
Very interesting. Charles Dickens was an amazing writer he has and always will be among my favorites. The food looked spectacular as well except for the fact that I’m very allergic too both Almonds & Cloves. I enjoyed this video so much that I’ve subscribed.
@5:56 worried about the bloody crockery?? That's her main concern ???? wow.. just how cold is she? Damn!!!!!!!!!!!!
Actually what she’s saying is that most homeowners either middle class like Dickens or upper class aristocrats would be worried about the crockery as it was quite expensive, however, Dickens was more concerned about the maid. She wasn’t concerned about the crockery herself, and all things considered Dickens clearly treated his staff better than most, if you check out a program called Hidden Killers of the Victorian home, some of the things in their are just awful
Parsnip soup sounds god damn amazing, recipe please I beg you.
Is it just me or does Ann Everitte (the head mistress) remind anyone else of Isobel on Downton Abbey? The way she speaks and moves.
Thank you
this is so charmingly 1990s i keep expecting it to turn into a creepy AR game.
youtube has ruined my brain.
Makes me very hungry!!!
13:23 Does anyone know what's in the middle bowl?
Wasn't that the parsnip soup?
Who is that in the video thumbnail? Looks like Timothy Dalton from Penny Dreadful.
cool show
I need recipes for ale, tasty gruel, and dumplings in water.
Plum pudding. Not a dessert for the faint of heart; nor for someone w/ sugar or alcohol restrictions to their diet!! OOO wee.
He was so lively when the alcohol came in lol
Yeah you would think they would have had at least a prune or two.
Since a school boy I was often troubled by the recurring thought ˋwhat became of BBC newscaster Jan Leeming´ ? 🤔
Laughed out loud at this
I would say he's fond of the wine . V
You can not get more English then this 😄 love from Israel
you don't know England do you its obvious
Maybe its an england that dosen't exist anymore unfortunatly
Like it should be but ain't 😧
@calihartley2010 you can't get more antisemitic then THAT ,lol
Dickens ???? WoW 👏🌝
All the people of Dickens time should of eaten so good.
Cedric stole the show
The maid almost breaks her arm, gets treatment and a glass of port from the boss. What a nice bloke.
After years of cooking and working as a chef, I'm still wondering why Americans say "Bring it to A boil" and the British say "Bring it to THE boil."
I've had Goose Liver - but not Goose - suppose it's like Duck. As much as I delight in Goose Liver - Carmelized, I DO NOT like liver in my Dressing/Stuffing!
...and it should include Celery.
Where are the accompanying recipes? Like the Plum Pudding -
Sedrich is Delightful -
...he must have some Irish in him - "Smoking Bishop" - quite the trait I so admire - that little Stinker with Passion that always captures my heart! 🍀❤🍀
yes yes Celery is a must in stuffing and chicken soup
What is single cream?
It's similar to half & half
Aluminium pots?
Regarding The Mystery of Edwin Drood, there's this. I read it, and is in the style of Charles Dickens.
archive.org/details/mysteryedwindro01dickgoog
Dumb waiter: I'm gonna end the maid's career for once and all.
Victorian staircase: Whoa! That was supposed to be my turn, not yours!
Interesting that there were 6,666 views. Great video.
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Yes, I will take some saltines and water, thank you.
As soon as she said minced goose liver, I...was...out
😂
Why?
Foie Gras
You need a washtub to make that pudding.
Пацаны, 11 б есть? Все на месте спортсмены!
ШУЕ ППШ ИГРОКИ НА МЕСТЕ!!!
Just saying, I don’t think in the days of Charles Dickens they had aluminum pots and pans. Other than that good.
What is suet ? I thought that bird food. Lol.
They just seem so boring, but I do enjoy this episode.
who uses alumnium pots nowadays???? are those pots historical or modren?
They are probably using pots and pans from every single relative who ever lived in the house! Those pots look vintage 1950s!
Charles Dickens was English?
Good show! Very interesting, but I felt kind of bad for Catherine Dickens whilst watching it.
I think that I am in love with Jan Leeming. A very classy lady who bears a certain resemblance to Helen Mirren, my favorite actress.
Very interesting. I wonder if they wouldn't had de boned the goose when they use stuffing? As a chef I learned that you always de bone before using stuffing.
Well we like our bones in, with our dressing baby!!!!🤓😉
That drink was nothing but wine. 🍷 call that a mixer? Rich people, I swear 🙄
synthWizkid and a whole bunch of it! 😆 i really think it was just a way to show you that you can dress up cheap wine and make it taste like a million bucks.
Dickens in the kitchen.
Sounds like how my daughter was conceived.
Lelldorin84 😂😂😂😂
So, what vegans were supposed to eat?
Bob Cratchit's family had turkey.... Not goose,,,,
No, in the end scrooge, bought the fatest goose for his family!!!! Remember, he paid the boy to deliver it!!!!
lhdollbaby l get the book out and read it. It was not a goose Scrooge bought. Movies show goose in one and turkey in another, but the book it says turkey.
lhdollbaby l "It's Christmas Day!" said Scrooge to himself. "I haven't missed it. The Spirits have done it all in one night. They can[95] do anything they like. Of course they can. Of course they can. Hallo, my fine fellow!"
"Hallo!" returned the boy.
"Do you know the Poulterer's in the next street but one, at the corner?" Scrooge inquired.
"I should hope I did," replied the lad.
"An intelligent boy!" said Scrooge. "A remarkable boy! Do you know whether they've sold the prize Turkey that was hanging up there?-Not the little prize Turkey: the big one?"
"What! the one as big as me?" returned the boy.
It might have been a Turkey that scrooge gave him but the family made goose Turkey was more expensive back then it may have been imported Turkey is native to America
Rosemarie Conklin ,,,, where in the book does it say the Cratchit family made goose instead of the prize turkey that was sent to them?
Your goose is cooked 😉
cute 😄
Charles Dickens was horrible to his poor wife.
Sadly true, although he was very compassionate in other areas. He was a complex man.
as a vegetarian im not sure why im watching, in detail, how they stuffed this poor goose
It was dead at the time of stuffing.
You can always rejoice in the squash soup.
Brrriliant
' we''re gonna stuff it '
White as white gets. I like white people.
"Kay en" pepper? Blasphemous
don't go to UK for the food please ...
odium I’m British and I agree! 😂
do you know what annoys me , why should it be an honor to meet Cedric , he did nothing , his great grandfather did , its like saying its an honor to meet me because i descend from just about every royal house in europe , i have done nothing to deserve honoring , mind you i guess at least the later members of my family did nothing either , just like Charles' great grand son , hanging on to the shirt tails of the famous fore-bearers and not earning a place for themselves in history based on their actions , i never had any intentions of being famous or even infamous as some of my ancestors and cousins were, and for sure i am not willing to hang on shirt tails , so this name is not my legal name , though its my name rightfully too, no one will know who i am from it , even though i would say i would have gone to war had it been needed and if it was needed still i would , despite the fact i am 57 , after all we have longevity on our side in my family so 57 is not old , Cedric said his name meant too much was expected of him , lol , believe me , its not the name , too much is expected from all famous people off spring , especially those thats ancestor was Charlemagne
It's the fact that you have a little piece of that person in your presence, and depending on the person, it is an honor!!!°
So, a pudding is like a fruitcake?
I know, I know, not the same, I didn't say that, no no no, it's just that they are similar, that's all.
Pudding looks far more palatable than fruitcake I think.
It depends on how you are using the word pudding. It can refer to any dessert. Obviously in this case it's a plum (aka Christmas or figgy pudding) pudding and traditionally they are steamed or boiled and hung in cloth. Very rich, very moist, very spiced and a decent amount of brandy. Goes really well with custard. Similar but definitely not the same
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It is very elegant exclamation point however we blacks were still slaves at the time and treated quite poorly where we could not even eat this cuisine
And what does that have to do with anything regarding this episode? Or are you just prewired to instantly make an association with what happened to Africans in those days?
@@sforza209 I think it's the fact that it made you uncomfortable about the comments because it's the truth! And on top of that my family were actually slaves during this time. Under a slave master by the name of Walston! I can go to North Carolina and actually see my family's name next to the slave master in the archives! So I was just sharing what reality really was for other people and other races at that current time you know Victorian. Wasn't all beautiful and wonderful you know!!!
@@realblacksknowthetruth1519 Nobody is pretending that everybody lived like this over hundred years ago.
@@realblacksknowthetruth1519 Did you even watch the video? They give reasons why they chose these foods to make. There is also a clue in the title of the video if you can read (I doubt it.). Take your whataboutism elsewhere.
It should be clear for anybody who knows how to read or understands english language that this video is not about giving the viewer full picture what every person on earth in different parts of the world ate over hundred years ago. If you know how to read you'll maybe figure it out once your temper tantrum is over.
@@realblacksknowthetruth1519 You chose to watch a video about something and you are complaining that the video is not about something else. It is called whataboutism.