Waterstones The Medieval Kitchen
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Price: £30.00
Brand: Waterstones
Description: Contrary to what is often believed, good food was valued highly in the Middle Ages - the fragrance of exotic spices filled the air, meat turned on the spit and fish was consumed in abundance for religious reasons. The wealthy made a show of their prosperity by serving peacock or wild boar at banquets, while the poor ate vegetables, porridge and bread. Fresh and preserved fish, meat, fruit and vegetables were transported great distances to grace dining tables across Europe. In The Medieval Kitchen, Hannele Klemettila presents a richly illustrated history of medieval food and cookery in Western Europe and Scandinavia. The book is also a practical cookbook, with a collection of more than 60 originally sourced recipes that can easily be prepared in today's modern home. Hippocras, roasted veal paupiettes with bacon and herbs, and rose pudding tempt with the beguiling flavours of a bygone era. The Medieval Kitchen corrects many common misconceptions about the food of the Middle Ages, and acquaints the reader with the food culture, customs and ideologies associated with eating in medieval times. The text is accompanied by many fine paintings and drawings, which help to evoke the atmosphere in the dining rooms and kitchens, of both rich and poor, some 600 years ago.
Category: Books
Merchant: Waterstones
Product ID: 9781861899088
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ISBN: 9781861899088
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Author: Highlight
Rating: 5
Review: This is a beautiful book to look at as well as full of information about food and cooking in Medieval times. My book came with a different cover to the one advertised, much more improved with a beautiful painting on the front. A must have book for Medieval fans and adventurous cooks as it contains many great recipes that are easy to make in todays kitchens. I have made several of the recipes and we have enjoyed them all so much I will make them time and again in future. Recommend.
Author: Anne C McGuire
Rating: 4
Review: Recipes from the medieval world are not only fun, they are educational. This is where much of our approach to reipces was formed. It is good to understand where today's meals came from.
