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Referenced at the beginning of the episode when discussing the reputation of English food. The hosts quote Orwell's essay/work defending English cooking against critics like Jacques Chirac.

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The guest Penn Vogler's book, introduced by Tom as 'the most sensational book on the entire history of British food.' The entire podcast episode is based around discussing topics from this book.

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Referenced when Penn Vogler discusses what British cuisine looked like in the late 18th century, using the example of Mrs. Bennett preparing dinner for Darcy and Bingley at the end of the novel.

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Mentioned when discussing the poor state of British food in the 1950s. Raymond Postgate introduced the Good Food Guide to help improve food culture by encouraging people to recommend restaurants to each other.

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Referenced from 1862 when describing an elaborate Welsh breakfast including pot of hare, trout, shrimps, sardines, beefsteak, eggs, muffins, and tea. The hosts were impressed by the description.