The flesh was painted with saffron dissolved in melted butter and the birds were served wrapped in their own skin and feathers, which had been removed and set aside prior to roasting.
The flesh was painted with saffron dissolved in melted butter. Swans and peacocks were among the foods only eaten by rich people. Using saffron made them even rarer.
The flesh was painted with saffron dissolved in melted butter. Swans and peacocks were among the foods only eaten by rich people. Using saffron made them even rarer.
The medieval calendar served as a map of the Church year. While following the method of the Roman calendar in determining dates, it also listed saints' days and other religious feasts and recorded the phases of the moon.
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SEWER (believe it or not!)
No, it was not. But the Genoese had a merchant colony in Southampton from the end of the 12th century which served to boost their position as the principal intermediaries between Hanseatic and Mediterranean trade.
pumpkins and sweet potatoes basically roots:)
Medieval knights lived mainly in Europe. Europe was the center of medieval chivalry and feudalism, where knights served as armored warriors supporting monarchs and nobles in battles and tournaments.
the catholic church
Ancient Romans would have elaborate feasts where men were served while reclining on couches. They would eat pheasant, songbirds, rabbit, venison, pork, and seafood. Wine would be served with the food. A rich host would show off by serving the rarest of food. Dormouse was a favorite. But some hosts went all out and fed oddities like milk fed snails and peacock tongue.
they served multiple purposes. they provided food and established hierarchy