Overview
Feasts were a common way of drawing families and communities together in the Middle Ages. They were also used as an opportunity to display a noble family’s wealth. This delightful book takes readers inside a medieval kitchen highlighting utensils used in food preparation, the servants who worked there, and how food was prepared. Topics include: – farming and livestock – the harvest and how food was preserved – markets and fairs – herbs and spices to flavor salty foods – food in other cultures of the same period – towns and the merchant class – the butcher, baker, brewer and other tradespeople – the medieval kitchen – hunting, hawking and fishing – the extravagance of the noble’s feast – feast days, celebrations, and the Church – food shortages and famine Teacher’s guide available.