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Roast Collection (#2)

In the whimsical world of Heath Robinson Kitchen, chaos reigns supreme as A. H. Cadier, the senior chef at Brighton Pavilion, finds himself in a hilarious predicament

Background imageRoast Collection: Coffee

Coffee
Nazma Khokhar

Background imageRoast Collection: Village Fair Ox Roast early 1900s

Village Fair Ox Roast early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Background imageRoast Collection: Ox Roast, Village Fair

Ox Roast, Village Fair Date: circa 1900s

Background imageRoast Collection: A roast chestnut seller, Victorian period

A roast chestnut seller, Victorian period

Background imageRoast Collection: Idle - Town Gate - Ox roast - Bradford

Idle - Town Gate - Ox roast - Bradford

Background imageRoast Collection: Cunard White Star, RMS Queen Mary, Dinner Menu

Cunard White Star, RMS Queen Mary, Dinner Menu
Cunard White Star, RMS Queen Mary, dinner menu cover design, 1 June 1950 Date: 1950

Background imageRoast Collection: Suffragette political cartoon, Louis Wain

Suffragette political cartoon, Louis Wain
Suffragette political cartoon, Comical Cats, by Louis Wain. Date: 1914

Background imageRoast Collection: Roasting of the baron of beef for the Christmastide Festival

Roasting of the baron of beef for the Christmastide Festival, held over a weekend in the first week in December each year. Date: 1900

Background imageRoast Collection: Fireplace in the kitchen in Windsor Castle. Date: 1894

Fireplace in the kitchen in Windsor Castle. Date: 1894

Background imageRoast Collection: Nets of the White Ants, Termites (engraving)

Nets of the White Ants, Termites (engraving)
5312149 Nets of the White Ants, Termites (engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91); (add.info.: Engraving depicting termite mounds)

Background imageRoast Collection: White flower, leaves and bean of the coffee plant, Coffea arabica

White flower, leaves and bean of the coffee plant, Coffea arabica
5856654 White flower, leaves and bean of the coffee plant, Coffea arabica by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: White flower, leaves and bean of the coffee plant, Coffea arabica)

Background imageRoast Collection: The Graphic, Front Cover January 2nd 1886, 1886. Creator: Unknown

The Graphic, Front Cover January 2nd 1886, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover January 2nd 1886, 1886. From " The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Background imageRoast Collection: Plate E: Election and Coronation of Emperor Maximilian II, 1612. 1612. Creator: Anon

Plate E: Election and Coronation of Emperor Maximilian II, 1612. 1612. Creator: Anon
Plate E: Election and Coronation of Emperor Maximilian II, 1612

Background imageRoast Collection: People celebrating at the coronation of Ferdinand II in Frankfurt, 16th century. 16th century

People celebrating at the coronation of Ferdinand II in Frankfurt, 16th century. 16th century. Creator: Anon
People celebrating at the coronation of Ferdinand II in Frankfurt, 16th century

Background imageRoast Collection: Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton

Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton
3633926 Illustration for The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton by Thorpe, James (1876-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: how to roast him when he is caught)

Background imageRoast Collection: Earthenware Roasting Pot, c. 1938. Creator: Einar Heiberg

Earthenware Roasting Pot, c. 1938. Creator: Einar Heiberg
Earthenware Roasting Pot, c. 1938

Background imageRoast Collection: Roasting Oven, c. 1937. Creator: Samuel Fineman

Roasting Oven, c. 1937. Creator: Samuel Fineman
Roasting Oven, c. 1937

Background imageRoast Collection: English grocer entering a dining room and surprising his family, 19th century

English grocer entering a dining room and surprising his family, 19th century
6337329 English grocer entering a dining room and surprising his family, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: English grocer entering a dining room and surprising his family)

Background imageRoast Collection: Village Scene near Manila, from The Flebus Album of Views In and Around Manila

Village Scene near Manila, from The Flebus Album of Views In and Around Manila
CH145827 Village Scene near Manila, from The Flebus Album of Views In and Around Manila, c.1845 (w/c on paper) by Lozano, Jose Honorato (c.1815-c.85)

Background imageRoast Collection: Properous Calvanist Family, 1627 (oil on panel)

Properous Calvanist Family, 1627 (oil on panel)
5051900 Properous Calvanist Family, 1627 (oil on panel) by Dutch School, (17th century); 122x191 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageRoast Collection: The Seasons Festivities in the Queens Kitchen (litho)

The Seasons Festivities in the Queens Kitchen (litho)
3620628 The Seasons Festivities in the Queens Kitchen (litho) by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seasons Festivities in the Queens Kitchen)

Background imageRoast Collection: Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)

Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)
3781796 Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print); (add.info.: Mrs Beetons cookery book - game dishes: Barded partridges, Roast partridges, Roast surrey fowls, Larded guinea fowl)

Background imageRoast Collection: Carving a roast turkey for the domestic table (b / w photo)

Carving a roast turkey for the domestic table (b / w photo)
5991447 Carving a roast turkey for the domestic table (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carving a roast turkey for the domestic table)

Background imageRoast Collection: Rotisserie (chromolitho)

Rotisserie (chromolitho)
961351 Rotisserie (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rotisserie. A rotisserie shop in the Middle Ages)

Background imageRoast Collection: Cooks at the broiler in the kitchen of the Hotel Commodore, 1919 (silver gelatin print)

Cooks at the broiler in the kitchen of the Hotel Commodore, 1919 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380607 Cooks at the broiler in the kitchen of the Hotel Commodore, 1919 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Background imageRoast Collection: Draycott, Cotswold village, ox roast for Coronation

Draycott, Cotswold village, ox roast for Coronation
Draycott, Cotswold village, ox roast to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 2 June 1953. Date: 1953

Background imageRoast Collection: Butter, Milk, Eggs and Beef, 1927 (screen print)

Butter, Milk, Eggs and Beef, 1927 (screen print)
2622481 Butter, Milk, Eggs and Beef, 1927 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage display of protein sources: butter, milk)

Background imageRoast Collection: Gentleman in hunting clothes, France, 18th century, from a painting by Carle Vanloo

Gentleman in hunting clothes, France, 18th century, from a painting by Carle Vanloo
5855372 Gentleman in hunting clothes, France, 18th century, from a painting by Carle Vanloo. by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Gentleman in hunting clothes, France)

Background imageRoast Collection: The Roasted Chestnut Seller (oil on panel)

The Roasted Chestnut Seller (oil on panel)
CH401883 The Roasted Chestnut Seller (oil on panel) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Marchand des Marrons; ); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageRoast Collection: Roasting tea over a fire, China

Roasting tea over a fire, China. Date: 1851

Background imageRoast Collection: Roasting top grade tea over a fire, China

Roasting top grade tea over a fire, China. Date: 1851

Background imageRoast Collection: Francois Le Vaillants camp at Poort after

Francois Le Vaillants camp at Poort after a great elephant hunt, South Africa. Among the huts, wagons and tents, a huge fire roasts elephant meat

Background imageRoast Collection: Native Americans preparing, steaming and smoking

Native Americans preparing, steaming and smoking
Native Americans grilling and roasting fish, boiling meat with hominy, and a couple seated on a mat eating from a plate between their legs. From illustrations by John White

Background imageRoast Collection: Nomadic Puri family relaxing in a hut, Brazil

Nomadic Puri family relaxing in a hut, Brazil
Nomadic Puri family relaxing in a hut made of leaves and branches, man lying in hammock, woman roasting meat on a fire. Amazon, Brazil

Background imageRoast Collection: Lengua or Juiadge people of Paraguay

Lengua or Juiadge people of Paraguay, with their distinctive lip plugs or barbotto. Male hunters with bow, arrows and quiver, women roasting meat on a fire

Background imageRoast Collection: Game and Poultry (chromolitho)

Game and Poultry (chromolitho)
3649853 Game and Poultry (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Game and Poultry)

Background imageRoast Collection: Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)

Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)
3781793 Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print); (add.info.: Mrs Beetons cookery book - poultry: Roast fowls, Roast goose, Roast turkey with savoury balls, Roast duck, Boiled chicken)

Background imageRoast Collection: Christmas frieze, servants with Christmas dinner in snow

Christmas frieze, servants with Christmas dinner in snow

Background imageRoast Collection: There was an Old Person of Putney, whose food was roast spiders and chutney (litho)

There was an Old Person of Putney, whose food was roast spiders and chutney (litho)
966276 There was an Old Person of Putney, whose food was roast spiders and chutney (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of Putney)

Background imageRoast Collection: Christmas at Windsor Castle, roasting beef 1856

Christmas at Windsor Castle, roasting beef 1856
Roasting the Royal baron of beef for the Christmas banquet, overseen by the careful superintendence of the roasting cooks, who coax the baron, with sufficient basting

Background imageRoast Collection: Cartoon, Ruling the Roast

Cartoon, Ruling the Roast. circa 1833

Background imageRoast Collection: Boy serving a roast turkey on a Thanksgiving postcard

Boy serving a roast turkey on a Thanksgiving postcard. Date: 1909

Background imageRoast Collection: With the Sherbro Expeditionary Force in Sierra Leone, an Attack on the '3rd West India'Camp (litho)

With the Sherbro Expeditionary Force in Sierra Leone, an Attack on the "3rd West India"Camp (litho)
1063488 With the Sherbro Expeditionary Force in Sierra Leone, an Attack on the " 3rd West India" Camp (litho) by Nash

Background imageRoast Collection: German Mountaineer hitting the heights of satisfaction

German Mountaineer hitting the heights of satisfaction
Thats the Limit !! As good as it gets!! A german Mountaineer has reached the peak of a high summit, he is sunbathing and his packed lunch is VERY satisfactory. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageRoast Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 291

Curtis British Entomology Plate 291
Coleoptera: Encocerus gibsoni = Ochthebius exsculptus (Gibson?s Enicocerus) [Plant: Iris foetidissima (fruit; Roast Beef Plant)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageRoast Collection: Native people cooking a giant rat, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho)

Native people cooking a giant rat, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho)
6031507 Native people cooking a giant rat, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native people cooking a giant rat)

Background imageRoast Collection: Fiji: Food stacked forCeremonial Presentation (b / w photo)

Fiji: Food stacked forCeremonial Presentation (b / w photo)
5992106 Fiji: Food stacked forCeremonial Presentation (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Food stacked forCeremonial Presentation)

Background imageRoast Collection: Mardi Gras, after an engraving by Joachim von Sandrart (1606-88) (oil on canvas)

Mardi Gras, after an engraving by Joachim von Sandrart (1606-88) (oil on canvas)
RAF145038 Mardi Gras, after an engraving by Joachim von Sandrart (1606-88) (oil on canvas) by Gresely, Gaspard, or Gabriel (1712-56); 33.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery




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In the whimsical world of Heath Robinson Kitchen, chaos reigns supreme as A. H. Cadier, the senior chef at Brighton Pavilion, finds himself in a hilarious predicament. Picture this: junior chefs mischievously handing him fake chickens instead of real ones. The scene is straight out of a comedy sketch. Meanwhile, on a festive Christmas card, owls and foxes collaborate to carry food for a grand feast. It's an enchanting sight that captures the spirit of sharing and celebration during the holiday season. Across town, an English Country Squire takes center stage as he expertly carves succulent beef at a bustling market. His skillful hands mesmerize onlookers who eagerly await their portion of this delectable roast. Venturing further into culinary delights, we find ourselves in Istanbul where the tantalizing aroma of doner kebab fills the air. This iconic Turkish dish sizzles on open grills as skilled cooks masterfully turn skewered meat to perfection – truly a treat for all senses. Delving into art history, Hogarth's famous depiction of "Roast Beef" comes to mind. The painting immortalizes this quintessentially British dish with mouthwatering detail that could make anyone's stomach rumble. But let us not forget about coffee beans – those magical little seeds that fuel our mornings and awaken our senses with their rich aroma and robust flavor, and are like tiny treasures waiting to be brewed into liquid gold. Ah yes, Sunday Roast – a cherished tradition enjoyed by families across generations. Succulent meats accompanied by crispy roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings oozing with gravy; it's comfort food at its finest. Taking an unexpected turn back in time, we stumble upon South American cannibals from the 16th century feasting upon human flesh – certainly not your typical roast dinner. This macabre reminder showcases how cultural practices have evolved throughout history.