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Illusion Burgers

My son spent the weekend with me. We made burgers. That is, of course, not the whole story. It begins with a tradition of illusion foods that goes back to at least the Hellenistic era and was very strong in … Continue reading

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Fried Lamb’s Head

Yet another recipe from the Mondseer Kochbuch, and easily the most disturbing centrepiece to a feast table in that book. 131 To fry lamb heads and other heads Take the head of a lamb and boil it until it is … Continue reading

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A Fire-Breathing Boar’s Head

Back to the Mondseer Kochbuch again. This is an interesting recipe: 121 A boar’s head with hellish flames If you want to prepare the head of a wild boar so that hellish flames emerge from it, first boil it until … Continue reading

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Colouring Wine Red

Another parlour trick from the Mondseer Kochbuch: 124 To make red wine If you wish to make red wine in any season, take blueberries (haidper) and place them in a wooden trough, and when you draw the bread out of … Continue reading

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Differently Fake Morels

My apologies for the prolonged absence, I was busier than usual and am travelling to do some more experimental cooking this weekend. Today, all I have is a recipe from the Mondseer Kochbuch to take us a little closer to … Continue reading

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An Edible Hat

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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Chicken in a Glass

The Innsbruck MS also contains the following recipe: 101 If you would make a boiled chicken in a glass, pluck the chicken and take off its skin. Leave on the feet and the neck, and chop the rest of the … Continue reading

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All About Peas, Part Two

Continuing the Innsbruck MS’s pea recipes: 93 If you would make peas in jelly (gesultz arbais), also prepare them in this manner and boil them in honey, that way they turn out thick. Then cut them into slices, lay them … Continue reading

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Faking Venison from Beef

Another recipe from the Innsbruck MS: 98 If you would make venison out of beef, take roastable (pratig) (meat) and chop it raw, add eggs, and shape long balls the size of a piece of meat. Let them boil in … Continue reading

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Hemp Milk Cooking

Another interesting set of recipes from the Innsbruck MS: 81 If you would prepare a soup of hemp, take raw hemp and pound it well. Then pass it through. If you wish, boil it in a pan and cause it … Continue reading

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