If you visit a medieval garden in England or France any time between Spring and Summer, you will see rhubarb amongst the plants being grown. Strictly speaking, rhubarb is not a true fruit but you will usually find it in or near the fruit section of the garden. My own fruit terrace at home has a rhubarb patch bordered by cherry and pear trees, … [Read more...]
Titanic Menu With Echoes Of Medieval English Food
To think that medieval food might have any connection to the RMS Titanic might initially sound strange. However, on 21 April 2018 a unique item of Titanic memorabilia is to be auctioned - an original menu of the very first meal served to the ship's crew during its sea trials on 2 April 1912. It belonged to Second Officer Charles Lightoller who, … [Read more...]
Easter Ledge Pudding With Medieval Food Ingredients
My passion for medieval food has led to some interesting conversations with people over the years. I was recently invited to a friend's birthday celebration dinner and during a conversation with another guest we realised we shared an interest in old recipes. I mentioned one of my favourite medieval recipes - a dandelion salad - and how my … [Read more...]
Dandelion Salad
Recently I was reading about the life of Frederick Delius, a composer who was born in England but lived most of his life in France where his wife Jelka often made him a dandelion salad with dandelion leaves fresh from their garden. I remember as a child listening to my Nan talking about how she enjoyed a dandelion salad when she was younger. So … [Read more...]
Medieval Christmas Trees
Here's a different kind of medieval recipe for Christmas. Use apples to decorate your Christmas tree and you will be following in a strong, medieval tradition! A Medieval Recipe For Decorating Christmas Trees The idea of having an evergreen tree in the home and decorating it goes back to 15th century Germany. Christmas in the 1400's was a time … [Read more...]
