There’s a new page on my website
I’m adding my translations of excerpts of medieval texts about food.
In my new garden in Derby
Three plants in my new garden have an interesting medieval food history. I explore their culinary and medicinal uses.
‘Gravy’ in England 700 years ago
What exactly was gravy in England during the 1300s?
Includes my new recipe, Chicken in Gravy.
Shining a light on… chickpeas
The humble chickpea was quite the thing in Richard II’s court! In this post, you’ll find a potted history of this legume in medieval England, as well as links to two of my recipes.
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MONK'S MODERN MEDIEVAL CUISINE 