6 Jul 2025
University of Bradford
Bradford Literature Festival: Recipe for Fiction – The Language of Food with Annabel Abbs
Annabel Abbs
We had a thought-provoking celebration of words and nourishment.
A rich and sensory exploration of food, memory, and creativity with acclaimed author Annabel Abbs.
In The Language of Food, Abbs brought to life the story of Eliza Acton, the pioneering 19th-century poet-turned-cookery writer who revolutionised British cuisine.
Abbs delved into the role of women in the kitchen, the power of recipes as storytelling, and how food shapes identity by blending historical fiction with culinary history.
About the Big Tasty Read
The Big Tasty Read was a brand-new nationwide campaign that blended 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 featured an exciting programme of events that took place across the Bradford district and beyond.
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