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A rare snapshot of life in women's prisons which describes food as a socio-cultural experience. Refreshingly new for penal observers and of interest to women's support groups everywhere. Resourceful, instructive, innovative.

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Beyond Porridge by Maria Adams Jon Garland Vicki Harman Daniel Mccarthy Erin Power And Talitha Brown

An illustrated collection of recipes and advice based around the experiences of women separated from their families by imprisonment. Beyond Porridge engages with creativity, social interactions and diversity within prison walls. The book explains how women in prison use limited ingredients to supplement their standard prison diet and enjoy a 'minor feast'. It tells of the comfort foods they miss most. In their own words and illustrations the book shows how ingenuity can spring from the most unlikely of circumstances. The book is based on a project led by researchers at the University of Surrey. It introduces readers to Chocolate Pudding in a Mug, a quick version of Callaloo prepared in a prison cell, Mackerel Curry, Pumpkin Seed Fry, Oreo Cheesecake, Kettle Chow Mein and various Midnight Snacks. Beyond Porridge is a book that says as much about the prison experiences of women as it does their inventive recreational activities.

'A unique culinary journey.. I am truly amazed at the creativity and genius that it takes to create such recipes' -Jon Watts (From the Foreword).


Maria Adams is an Associate Professor in Criminology at the University of Surrey and a lead investigator on the Economic and Social Research Council funded 'Doing Porridge' project on Food in Women's Prisons on which this book is based. Jon Garland is a Professor of Criminology at the University of Surrey. Vicki Harman is Professor in Sociology at the University of Reading. The remaining editors/co-investigators are: Daniel McCarthy, Co-Director of Surrey's Centre for Criminology, Erin Power, a Lecturer in Criminology at Liverpool John Moores University, and Talitha Brown is a Research Associate at the University of Glasgow.


The author of the Foreword, Jon Watts, turned his life around after learning to cook in prison and working in one of Jamie Oliver's restaurants. Now a TV chef, social media influencer and events caterer, his writing includes Watts Cooking and Speedy Weekend Meals.
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ISBN 13 9781914603495
ISBN 10 1914603494
Title Beyond Porridge
Author Maria Adams Jon Garland Vicki Harman Daniel Mccarthy Erin Power And Talitha Brown
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Waterside Press
Year published 2024-09-10
Number of pages 96
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.