{"product_id":"food-in-medieval-times-9780313361760","title":"Food in Medieval Times","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudents and other readers will learn about the common foodstuffs available, how and what they cooked, ate, and drank, what the regional cuisines were like, how the different classes entertained and celebrated, and what restrictions they followed for health and faith reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFascinating information on available foodstuffs, their uses, and their cookery is contained in this engaging, readable book. Expressions and cultural traditions in use today that are lost in food history are brought to life here. The work is based on careful review of a number of original texts and sources, which include literature, account books, cookbooks, religious texts, archaeology, and art. The quotes from literature and examples from art, archaeology, and religion give life to the writing. This book is heartily recommended as informative, interesting reading. Highly recommended. All levels. * Choice *\u003cbr\u003e[O]ffers excellent historical overviews and is a highly recommended addition to personal, academic, and community library Culinary History collections. * MBR Internet Bookwatch *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments Timeline Introduction Foodstuffs Food Preparation Cuisines by Region Eating Habits and Food Ideas Food and Religion Concepts of Diet and Nutrition Conclusion Suggested Further Readings","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767366549847,"sku":"9780313361760","price":28.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780313361760.jpg?v=1758713066","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/food-in-medieval-times-9780313361760","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}