Monthly Archives: August 2024

Blessings for Fruit

Posted on 31 August 2024 by carlton_bach

Continuing the ongoing series of excerpts from the 11th-century Benedictiones ad Mensas by Ekkehart IV, we come to fruit: 176 May the gifts of God picked from trees be blessed Arboribus lecta sint dona dei benedicta 177 Faithful Christ, may … Continue reading →

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May Mus

Posted on 30 August 2024 by carlton_bach

Today’s recipe is short, from the collection of Philippine Welser. 150 If you want to make a May Mus Take 3 fierdung (quarters) of almonds and pound them well, and add a pound of May butter, a fierdung of sugar, … Continue reading →

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Blessings for Legumes

Posted on 29 August 2024 by carlton_bach

Continuing the series of excerpts from the Benedictiones ad Mensas by Ekkehart IV of St. Gall, we have come to legumes: 162 Christ, may your divine power season every legume with the cross Christe tuum numen cruce condiat omne legumen … Continue reading →

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Cold Mus

Posted on 28 August 2024 by carlton_bach

Another set of recipes from the Mus section of Philippine Welser’s recipe collection: 146 If you want to make a cold muß of almonds Take out thick almond milk and boil it until it thickens. Soften the crumb of a … Continue reading →

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Almond Dishes

Posted on 27 August 2024 by carlton_bach

I am back from my trip and here is the opening of the next chapter in Philippine Welser’s recipe collection: 142 Hereafter follow the muß dishes. First, when you want to make an almond muß Take a seydlin of cream … Continue reading →

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Blessings for Cakes

Posted on 22 August 2024 by carlton_bach

Today I have only time for a short post before the next hiatus as I prepare for another excursion. Things should become more normal again in September, I hope. Another brief excerpt from the Benedictiones ad Mensas: 159 May the … Continue reading →

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Birthday Cake and Pizza

Posted on 21 August 2024 by carlton_bach

Well, not really. But yes, it is my birthday, and I decided to celebrate it by another stab at reviving the venerable tradition of illusion foods. This had been in the works since the burgers we made in February, and … Continue reading →

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Blessings for Condiments

Posted on 18 August 2024 by carlton_bach

Today, another piece from the 11th-century Benedictiones ad Mensas by Ekkehart IV of St Gall. Blessings for condiments: 149 May this joyful blessing join the joyful moretum Iungatur lęto benedictio lęta moreto. 150 May grace enter into all these hot … Continue reading →

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Chicken in a White Sauce

Posted on 17 August 2024 by carlton_bach

Just a quick recipe today; My son went to bed late and I long to join a most excellent conversation later. From the collection of Philippine Welser: 141 If you want to cook a chicken or other meat in a … Continue reading →

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Blessings for Milk and Honey

Posted on 16 August 2024 by carlton_bach

I am back from my trip to the seaside with no new recipes and my first genuine disappointment with German Youth Hostel cuisine. But there is a new post, continuing the ongoing list of excerpts from the 11th-century Benedictiones ad … Continue reading →

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