{"product_id":"the-medieval-cookbook-9781606061091","title":"The Medieval Cookbook","description":"\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. \u003c\/p\u003eIn 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 Conqueror's invading forces; the pies and puddings enjoyed by the pilgrims in Chaucer's \u003ci\u003eThe Canterbury Tales\u003c\/i\u003e; 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe late Maggie Black was a food historian and freelance writer. She was the author of \u003ci\u003eFood and Cooking in 19th Century Britain\u003c\/i\u003e (English Heritage, 1985) and \u003ci\u003eMedieval Cookery: Recipes and History\u003c\/i\u003e (English Heritage, 2003).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"J. Paul Getty Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50726266339602,"sku":"9781606061091","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a7281f04-c04a-46bb-901f-aa749de5a329.jpg?v=1734861900","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-medieval-cookbook-9781606061091","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}