Food and Feasts in the Middle Ages (Medieval World)

By Lynne Elliott

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778713806
• ISBN13: 9780778713807
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.3" x 10.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6