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Turnspit Dogs
The turnspit was a breed of dog that was once an essential part of every large kitchen in Britain. The small cooking canine was bred to run in a wheel that turned a roasting spit in cavernous kitchen fireplaces. The Kitchen Sisters bring to life the story of the now-extinct turnspit dog in the UK and New York.
By Evan Kleiman • • 1 min readThe turnspit was a breed of dog that was once an essential part of every large kitchen in Britain. The small cooking canine was bred to run in a wheel that turned a roasting spit in cavernous kitchen fireplaces. The Kitchen Sisters bring to life the story of the now-extinct turnspit dog in the UK and New York.
Visit the Kitchen Sisters’ website for photos, recipes and lore.
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The full episode
1 of 6A Hidden Kitchens Special with the Kitchen Sisters- 0:00Turnspit DogsYou’re reading this
- 10:54Communal Kitchens
- 22:58The Tequila Chamber of Commerce
- 34:14The Pizza Connection
- 45:53Jonathan Gold Reviews Union
- 51:23Market Report