A simple medieval recipe using fish - poached fish in fact combined with herbs and white wine. The main ingredients of this medieval recipe which give it an authentic feel are the freshwater fish fillets (salmon or trout), fresh herbs, wine and breadcrumbs. Herbs were used in just about every medieval meal both for their taste and the health … [Read more...]
Medieval Oatcakes
People have made oatcakes for many centuries. Regarded by many as an important staple food, oatcakes are primarily synonomous with Scotland. However, this is not just since medieval times but actually from much further back in history. Apparently, there is documented evidence of the people of Scotland eating oatcakes for almost the last 2,000 … [Read more...]
Cabbage Pottage
When it comes to food, pottage was one of the best-known staples of the medieval diet and cabbage was widely available. A cabbage pottage recipe was therefore on the menu in many medieval English homes. In deed, cabbage pottage is a traditional food that has been handed down over the centuries. Today, of course, we refer to pottage as soup. Do you … [Read more...]
Mashed Peas
Medieval Gingerbread
So what is medieval gingerbread? When it comes to 12th century European history, people do not generally think of gingerbread as a food option but it often was, at least for the rich. Medieval spices were expensive in 11th century Europe because they had to be imported from Asia or Africa. So, only wealthy households could afford to enjoy them. … [Read more...]
