Tag Archives: 14th century

In Praise of Chickens

Posted on 31 March 2024 by carlton_bach

My apologies – again – for not writing anything in a week. It has been a very busy week, much of it good, but I have something big in store for Easter. Not only was I able to spend the … Continue reading →

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In Praise of the Cow

Posted on 13 February 2024 by carlton_bach

An extra for today: A fourteenth-century paean to domestic bovines. Here begins the praise of the cow Many men praise the love of their heart So must I quietly and loudly Bemoan that men toll bells For those without virtue. … Continue reading →

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More about Fladen

Posted on 24 October 2023 by carlton_bach

Following the post about the fladen recipes from the Mondseer Kochbuch, we will look at the ones from the Buoch von guoter Spise today. Those with no access to Melitta Weiss Adamson‘s excellent translation will have to make do with … Continue reading →

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Honey-Ginger-Garlic Sauce

Posted on 24 September 2023 by carlton_bach

I apologise again for my long absense – it was a busy week, and then I had the pleasure of spending the weekend in the company of a new friend helping with a wonderful history-inspired feast. I learned a lot … Continue reading →

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Onion Sauce for Lords and Commoners

Posted on 11 October 2022 by carlton_bach

I cooked rabbit in a spicy onion sauce to accompany the chickpea pancakes. The original recipe is from the Tractatus de Preparandi … Omnia Cibaria. 11) This is the way to prepare rabbits and hares as well as kids and … Continue reading →

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Experimenting with Chickpea Pancakes

Posted on 10 October 2022 by carlton_bach

This recipe comes from the Liber de Coquina, and it has been interesting me for quite a while: 9. — of gantis : to make gantas, take chickpeas and, having added over them sugar and white spices well distempered in … Continue reading →

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A Middle Eastern Feast for Easter 2022

Posted on 18 April 2022 by carlton_bach

I am in no way an expert on the cuisine of the medieval Middle East, but two good friwends of mine who have hosted several of my feasts in the past both have SCA personas from that region, so we … Continue reading →

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