Facts and techniques

A collection of facts and figures from the medieval period. Learn techniques such as making ink, cutting quills, preparing medieval dishes from old recipes and more.


	Food & drink

A grete pie

A recipe for the grete pie served at banquets

Fish management

Fish was an important part of the medieval diet, as water and air-borne creatures were favoured for their purity, above terrestrial livestock

Leeks and sops in wine

A recipe for a very simply made dish. Not for the ordinary medieval folk, this was a luxury dish

Mushroom pasties

A recipe for a tasty mediaeval treat, easily adapted for vegetarians

Piment

A recipe for this excellent sweetened and spiced wine