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The Medieval Kitchen goes beyond being a simple cookbook—it is a vivid portrait of authentic medieval cookery, showcasing how culture and cuisine intertwined. The book examines table etiquette, the aesthetics of meals, feast and fast day traditions, and the contrasting diets of the rich and the poor. With detailed discussions of seasonal variations, city and countryside foods, and the ingenious methods and techniques that defined medieval culinary arts, it offers a scholarly yet accessible guide to the culinary history of France and Italy during the medieval period.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Cooking & Recipes
Authors: Odile Redon
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