{"product_id":"the-medieval-cookbook-revised-edition-1606061097-used","title":"The Medieval Cookbook: Revised Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1606061097\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, Maggie\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book takes the reader on a gastronomic journey through the Middle Ages, offering not only a collection of medieval recipes, but a social history of the time. The fifty recipes, drawn from the earliest English cookbooks of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, are presented in two formats: the original middle English version and one adapted and tested for the modern cook.In a fascinating introduction, the author describes the range of available ingredients in medieval times and the meals that could be prepared from them-from simple daily snacks to celebratory feasts-as well as the preparation of the table, prescribed dining etiquette, and the various entertainments that accompanied elite banquets. Each chapter presents a series of recipes inspired by a historical event, a piece of literature, or a social occasion. Here we find descriptions of the grilled meats consumed by William the Conquerors invading forces; the pies and puddings enjoyed by the pilgrims in Chaucers The Canterbury Tales; and the more sumptuous fare served at royal feasts and Christmas celebrations.The author ends with a discussion of herbal recipes for various ailments. Beautifully illustrated with lively dining scenes from illuminated manuscripts and tapestries, this book serves up a delightful literary and visual repast for anyone interested in the history of food and dining.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67598524350752,"sku":"USED1606061097","price":24.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/71lLhbI1yJL_e8fb1823-9ba8-4ec8-940f-ce6757ae9ed7.jpg?v=1790717426","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/the-medieval-cookbook-revised-edition-1606061097-used","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}