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What’s For Dessert For A Medieval Queen?

December 12, 2020 · by Shelagh ·

Banquet Table at Corvinesti Castle Romania

Perhaps the greatest of medieval Queens was Eleanor of Aquitaine. As Queen of France then Queen of England, Eleanor had an extraordinary life. Mother of 10 children, including two kings (Richard and John), Eleanor was respected throughout Europe for her intellect and intuition. She had a good relationship with the Pope and in her younger days even … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dessert Recipes · Tagged: almond milk, Christmas, Eleanor of Aquitaine, medieval banquet, medieval desserts, medieval ice cream

Christmas In Medieval England

December 25, 2015 · by Shelagh ·

Eleanor and Henry at Fontevraud

Christmas and New Year were two occasions when medieval people felt they could and should celebrate. In medieval England, people from all walks of life recognised the importance of Christmas and celebrated it in their own way. A simple pottage recipe with the addition of extra herbs and some meat along with some homemade medieval bread was the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: medieval feast · Tagged: Christmas, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Henry II, William The Conqueror

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