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...]
Elderflower Chicken
Flowers have been popular in culinary dishes and drinks for many centuries. Many people do not realise it but in medieval times, flowers were used widely in cooking. This elderflower chicken recipe comes from that era in fact and uses chicken breasts, elderflower clusters, ground almonds and egg yolks as the main ingredients. Food in 11-12th … [Read more...]
Beef & Red Wine Stew
One of the surprising things about a medieval stew is that it could vary quite a lot in terms of the ingredients. Essentially you just took a selection of vegetables and boiled them over a low heat with pieces of meat, fowl or fish. The cooking of stew has been around for a long time and it is probably because of this very factor. Many countries … [Read more...]
Almond Milk
If you search the Internet for an almond milk recipe, you will find lots of results. This is because the use of almond milk has become much more popular in recent years. Some people choose it in preference to cow's milk because of a lactose intolerance problem, whilst others just like the nutty taste of almond milk on their breakfast cereal. You … [Read more...]
Barley Bread
If you want to bake a medieval style bread then this barley bread recipe might be just what you are looking for. Modern day bakers tend to use little barley in their baking. They choose wheat more than any other cereal. However, in recent years, bread makers have become more adventurous offering options of rye or multi-grain and seeded bread. If … [Read more...]
