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Medieval Cooking in Today's Kitchen

✍️ Jenkins, Greg
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

Greg Jenkins translates medieval European recipes for modern kitchens.

The volume functions as a bridge between historical records and current cooking practices. Jenkins selects seventy-eight items from folkloric traditions in Europe and the English Isles. He ensures each dish remains true to its origins while adapting to modern standards. The book includes beverages, breads, soups, and various courses from hors d'oeuvres to desserts. Specific examples include Chawetty Tarts and roasted Aberdeenshire Pheasant. Jenkins adds historical notes and preparation advice to clarify the process. A resource guide concludes the work, offering additional references for interested readers. The approach emphasizes accessibility without sacrificing historical integrity.

Key Themes
medieval European cuisine translated historical recipes folkloric food traditions
Literary Context

The content draws from the Middle Ages across Europe and the English Isles. It focuses on folkloric foundations of individual cultures during this period. The recipes reflect the culinary practices of ancestors who ruled the ancient world in these regions.

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Food Writing & History
🏛 Schiffer Publishing 📅 2015 📔 Hardcover ISBN: 9780764348426

📝 Description: Medieval Cooking in Today's Kitchen

Greg Jenkins presents seventy-eight recipes rooted in medieval Europe and the English Isles, translating historical folkloric foundations into contemporary formats. The volume covers beverages, breads, soups, hors d'oeuvres, entrees, and desserts. Each entry undergoes research to ensure authenticity while remaining accessible. Readers encounter dishes like Welsh Rarebit (Caws Wedi Pobi), Chawetty Tarts, Pompys, Rissoles Meat Tarts, and roasted Aberdeenshire Pheasant. Jenkins provides historical context and preparation suggestions for time-honored traditions. This book suits those interested in European culinary history and festive gatherings, not quick weeknight meals or fusion cuisine. A resource guide supports further exploration. Jenkins guides the reader through a culinary past where ancestors ruled the ancient world, using simple methods to recreate robust entrees and rich desserts.

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