Welsh Rarebit. The Quirky Name for a Delicious Dish.
The word rarebit has no other use in Welsh language, life or literature. It is possible that rarebit was originally rearbit, something eaten
Beef and Lamb Meatballs with a Mint and Parsley Glaze.
King Richard II was quite the lover of these grand events and feasts. His team of 300 plus chefs fed thousands a people a day, and the kitch
Pan Seared Scallops with Pea Puree
In Medieval Times, fish was a general name used for anything that was not a land living animal. Fish included, obviously… fish, but it also
Midsummer's Eve and a Summer Wine for Around the Bonfire
Ypocras was also referred to as Hippocras, after the famous Greek physician Hippocrates
We all Scream for Ice Cream!
With all the nostalgia around ice cream, it may be surprising to learn that the sweet treat did not originate in America
Pork Meatballs with Sage and Mead Creme
Medieval food had sophistication, using spices like cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg to enhance the flavor, not mask it.
Earl Grey Tea. A Splendid Cup of Tea with a Tasty Tale of Creation
Earl Grey tea is a black tea flavored with the oil from the rind of a bergamot orange. This fragrant orange is a fruit mostly grown in Italy
Magical Medieval Chickpeas made into a Modern Treat
Some of the remedies that we found most interesting were foods used to increase libido and virility. Doctors advised that those looking to i
Happy Pig Face Day!
That's right- PIG FACE DAY. It's one of my favorite feasts featured in our book, A Thyme and Place. You'd think this holiday was in...
Sauce Madame. A Medieval Recipe Fit for a Modern Queen.
The original recipe from 1390 called for a goose and used the fruit as a stuffing, which would be made into a sauce after the goose was cook
