6 Jul 2025
Bradford Literature Festival: Recipe for Fiction – The Language of Food with Annabel Abbs
Annabel Abbs
A thought-provoking celebration of words and nourishment.
Join acclaimed author Annabel Abbs for a rich and sensory exploration of food, memory, and creativity. In The Language of Food, Abbs brings to life the story of Eliza Acton, the pioneering 19th-century poet-turned-cookery writer who revolutionised British cuisine.
Blending historical fiction with culinary history, Abbs delves into the role of women in the kitchen, the power of recipes as storytelling, and how food shapes identity.
This event promises a deliciously thought-provoking celebration of words, nourishment, and the forgotten voices behind our favourite dishes.
About the Big Tasty Read
The Big Tasty Read is a brand-new nationwide campaign blending the joy of reading with the love of food. Led by Bradford Council’s Bradford Libraries and delivered as part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, the campaign will feature an exciting programme of events taking place across Bradford district and beyond.
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