The Medieval Kitchen

Name: The Medieval Kitchen
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SKU: 9781861899088
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A Social History with Recipes

By Hannele Klemetilla and Hannele Klemettilä

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Summary

The Medieval Kitchen by Hannele Klemetilla explores the culinary practices and culture of the Middle Ages, bringing the past to life with vivid descriptions and insights. This book delves into the ingredients, recipes, and dining habits of medieval society, revealing how food was an integral part of everyday life as well as an indicator of social status. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations, it offers a fascinating journey into the kitchens of a bygone era, making it a rich resource for those interested in history and gastronomy.
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Format: Hardback

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This may appeal to you if you're fascinated by historical cuisines and want to explore the tastes and culinary traditions of the Middle Ages. It offers a unique combination of recipes and historical context, giving you an authentic glimpse into the food culture of a bygone era.

The Medieval Kitchen

In The Medieval Kitchen , Hannele Klemettil 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

Description

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 by-gone 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.

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The Medieval Kitchen offers a thorough exploration of culinary practices in late medieval Europe, providing an engaging introduction for students and food enthusiasts alike. It is beautifully illustrated with medieval manuscripts, supported by historical context in its captions. The book is praised for its educational value and visual appeal.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781861899088

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 May 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 112 illustrations, 87 in colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 232

Collections

Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food European History Hannele Klemetilla Hannele Klemettilä History & Military Non-Fiction

About the Author

Hannele Klemettilä-McHale is a postdoctoral researcher of the Academy of Finland and a specialist in medieval cultural history. Her publications include monographs, books, articles and newspaper columns, and she has appeared on radio and television.