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4 hours ago, Thanks for the Crepes said:Lobster, which is expensive and prized now, has a rather different history in this country at least.
Oysters were once the food of the poor in England, especially London. Sold on the streets by itinerant vendors. Now, you bleed money to eat them.
I'm sure there are other examples.
4 hours ago, Thanks for the Crepes said:Lobster, which is expensive and prized now, has a rather different history in this country at least.
Oysters were once the food of the poor in England, especially London. Sol don the streets by itinerant vendors. Now, you bleed money to eat them.
I'm sure there are other examples.
