Medieval Life - Medieval Food

The Medieval Food

By: Huda Manha & Ayesha Basha

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Contents

1. Food

4. Meat

5. Drinks

2. Cereal

6. Thanks!

3. Fruit & Vegetables

So what was the Medival Food like?

Noble guests used to feast on garlic bread, tomato bisque soup, roasted chicken and much more. For Dessert, the nobles of the Medival time could choose between a cup of hot coffee, Italian Ice & Fresh Fruit.

A Medieval Feast

They had Cereal too

In the Middle Ages, cereals like barley, oats, rye, and wheat played a critical role in sustaining the population's diet, providing fuel and necessary nutrients to hardworking people, keeping them healthy.

Fruits & Vegetables

Vegetables like cabbage, carrots, onions, leeks, and turnips were affordable and common. They were prepared using basic techniques. They were enjoyed by both the rich and poor.

Fruits were seasonal and preserving them was a challenge. Dried pears, apples, and other fruits like dates, figs, raisins, and prunes were used to add sweetness to desserts and dishes.

Meat

Meat was a staple of medieval diets. People ate beef, mutton, hog, and chicken. Nobles enjoyed more exotic meats, like peacocks and whales, roasted or stewed.

Drinks

Medieval people used to drink specialised beverages because water filters were not available. These drinks were more nutritious. They even had therapeutic benefits. Water, on the other hand, was less beneficial due to limited experimentation.

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Find out more about the the importanse of cereals and grains during the life of the medieval people.

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Find out more about the food during the middle ages using the link. They had such a variety of different foods and cerels too!