To fully understand Britain's relationship to certain foods in the eighteenth century, first explore the three words that sum up the lifestyle of the urban elite. 

Explore the history of chocolate from its origins in Meso-America, its introduction to Britain, to its rising popularity in eighteenth century Britain.

Discover the history of sugar and how it influenced people's social and cultural life in Britain.

Spices were an essential part to the early modern diet. Learn where spices originated, how and why Europeans used spice in their daily life.