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The Medieval Cookbook

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The Medieval Cookbook by Maggie Black offers a fascinating glimpse into the culinary practices of the Middle Ages. The book combines historical context with a collection of authentic medieval recipes, adapted for the modern kitchen. It provides insights into medieval feasting and food, capturing the rich flavours and traditions of the era.
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You might enjoy this delightful culinary journey if you're fascinated by history and cooking. Explore authentic recipes from the Middle Ages, beautifully adapted for the modern kitchen, offering a unique taste of historical traditions.

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The Medieval Cookbook

Explores the relationship between food, religion and the ever-widening gap between the tables of the rich and the poor. This book has been thoughtfully adapted for the modern kitchen, whilst retaining the true essence of dining in medieval Britain. It is illustrated with scenes of food, feasting and cooking from paintings, tapestries and drawings.

Drawing on the cuisine of the Middle Ages, from the fall of the Roman Empire to Henry VIII's break with Rome, this classic book explores the relationship between food, religion and the ever-widening gap between the tables of the rich and the poor. Featured is an appetizing collection of recipes inspired by medieval manuscripts, richly illustrated throughout with stunning scenes of food, feasting and cooking from paintings, tapestries and drawings.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Drawing on the cuisine of the Middle Ages, from the fall of the Roman Empire to Henry VIII's break with Rome, this new treatment of a classic book explores the relationship between food, religion, and the ever-widening gap between the tables of the rich and the poor.

Featured is an appetising collection of recipes inspired by medieval manuscripts, richly illustrated throughout with stunning scenes of food, feasting, and cooking from paintings, tapestries, and drawings.

The Medieval Cookbook has been thoughtfully adapted for the modern kitchen, whilst retaining the true essence of dining in medieval Britain.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780714128290

Publisher: British Museum Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 May 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: British Museum Press

Edition: Second revised edition

Illustration: 60 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 175.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 144

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