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Medieval cuisine

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How To Cook A Stew - The Medieval Way

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What is MEDIEVAL CUISINE? What does MEDIEVAL CUISINE mean? MEDIEVAL CUISINE meaning & explanation

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Henry VIII's Kitchens at Hampton Court Palace

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Heston Blumenthal on Medieval Food

Medieval cuisine includes foods, eating habits, and cooking methods of various European cultures during the Middle Ages, which lasted from the fifth to the fifteenth century. During this period, diets and cooking changed less than they did in the early modern period that followed, when those changes helped lay the foundations for modern European cuisine. Cereals remained the most important staple during the early Middle Ages as rice was introduced late, and the potato was only introduced in 1536, with a much later date for widespread consumption. Barley, oat and rye were eaten by the poor. Wheat was for the governing classes. These were consumed as bread, porridge, gruel and pasta by all of society's members. Fava beans and vegetables were important supplements to the cereal-based diet of the lower orders.
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    • Meals 

    • Food preparation 

    • Cereals 

    • Fruit and vegetables 

    • Dairy products 

    • Meats 

    • Drink 

    • Herbs, spices and condiments 

    • Sweets and desserts 

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