Tag Archives: Anna Wecker

Spicy Noodles

Posted on 11 February 2025 by carlton_bach

It is not often that we come across savoury vegetarian dishes in medieval or Renaissance collections. This is one of the most interesting, and I am departing from the Dorotheenkloster MS to honour a vegetarian friend’s birthday with it. From … Continue reading →

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The Other White Tart

Posted on 20 November 2024 by carlton_bach

The recipe for a white custard tart in Philippine Welser’s collection has a companion that refers back to it. Here they are side by side: 240 How to make good tarts in several ways To make white tarts Firstly, you … Continue reading →

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Antler-shaped fritters

Posted on 9 June 2024 by carlton_bach

I am sorry for the long silence. This weekend, I was busy cooking a historical wedding feast for the sister of a good friend in South Germany, which involved as good deal of preparation and some pretty crazy travel arrangements. … Continue reading →

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The Good Friday Fish Feast

Posted on 5 April 2024 by carlton_bach

A friend was able to source fresh trout for our gathering at the easter weekend, so I could finally try out some of my fish recipes on my unsuspecting fellow medievalists. The result was a Lenten spread that was both … Continue reading →

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A Renaissance Pie Workshop

Posted on 13 November 2023 by carlton_bach

There have not been any new recipes since Thursday, but there is a good reason for that. This weekend, despite feeling somewhat under the weather, I was able to teach a hands-on workshop in my medieval club. The topic was … Continue reading →

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An Edible Hat

Posted on 15 June 2023 by carlton_bach

Today, a friend of mine in the medieval club I run with received a major award in well-deserved recognition of his skill and service. In honour of this, I am taking a break from the Innsbruck MS to give you … Continue reading →

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Snail Pie: A Warning from History

Posted on 20 February 2023 by carlton_bach

Concluding, for now, our series of snail–related content, here is a recipe and a stern warning from Anna Wecker. It’s been a long day. A pastry of snails Prepare the snails as they should be. Take them out of the … Continue reading →

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Fruit Tart with Forest Strawberries

Posted on 30 August 2022 by carlton_bach

For the dessert course of my Renaissance “small dishes” party, I returned to a recipe I had already wrestled with in the past: Anna Wecker’s strawberry tart. A tart of strawberries or gooseberries (Kreusel- oder Stichbeeren), whatever they be called … Continue reading →

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The Landsknecht Cookbook Booksigning Feast III

Posted on 23 June 2022 by carlton_bach

To continue from the previous posts: Thanks to a most gracious hostess, I was able to hold a booksigning party to mark the launch of my Landsknecht Cookbook and prepare a Renaissance feast for the occasion. First off: Yes, the … Continue reading →

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Almond-stuffed Cookies for a Vigil

Posted on 14 June 2022 by carlton_bach

A friend of mine who is in the same medieval society as me was inducted into the “Order of the Laurel” last weekend. This is our club’s way of recognising outstanding achievement in the study and recreation of historical things … Continue reading →

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