Food and Feasts in Middle Ages (Paperback)

Feasts were a common way of drawing families and communities together in the Middle Ages. They were also used as an opportunity to display a noble family's wealth. This delightful book takes readers inside a medieval kitchen highlighting utensils used in food preparation, the servants who worked there, and how food was prepared. Topics include: - farming and livestock - the harvest and how food was preserved - markets and fairs - herbs and spices to flavor salty foods - food in other cultures of the same period - towns and the merchant class - the butcher, baker, brewer and other tradespeople - the medieval kitchen - hunting, hawking and fishing - the extravagance of the noble's feast - feast days, celebrations, and the Church - food shortages and famine Teacher's guide available.

General

Imprint:	Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada
Country of origin:	Canada
Series:	Medieval World
Release date:	March 2004
First published:	March 2004
Authors:	Lynne Elliott
Dimensions:	279 x 215 x 4mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	32
ISBN-13:	978-0-7787-1380-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > Children's & Educational > Humanities > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > Children's Fiction & Fun Promotions
LSN:	0-7787-1380-6
Barcode:	9780778713807

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