August 2024 – MONK'S MODERN MEDIEVAL CUISINE

Cassia buds, the ‘flower’ of medieval spices

Flour or flower? That is the question. In this post, I address the spice known as ‘flour of canel’ and explain how it should be understood as ‘cassia buds’. There are Middle English recipe readings to be had too!

Functional neurological disorder

I just want to let you know that I haven’t disappeared and explain why there have been fewer posts in recent weeks here on my website, Modern Medieval Cuisine. Unfortunately, I’ve been having health problems. I was diagnosed about ten years ago with a functional neurological disorder that affects movement, muscle strength, and cognitive function.Continue reading “Functional neurological disorder”