Beyond Porridge

<p><span style=color: rgba(109 109 109 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>An illustrated collection of recipes and advice based around the experiences of women separated from their families by imprisonment. </span><em style=color: rgba(109 109 109 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Beyond Porridge</em><span style=color: rgba(109 109 109 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> 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.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(109 109 109 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>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. </span><em style=color: rgba(109 109 109 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Beyond Porridge</em><span style=color: rgba(109 109 109 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> is a book that says as much about the prison experiences of women as it does their inventive recreational activities.</span></p><p><br></p><p>With a Foreword by Celebrity Chef Jon Watts.</p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(109 109 109 1)>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.</span></p>