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Italian masters in the kitchen

Italy set the tone in many areas during the 15th and 16th century. We all [...]

17th century Pheasant Pie

There are many 16th and 17th century paintings that show beautiful pies with magnificent exotic [...]

Garum: Ancient Roman seasoning from the sea

If it comes to flavour, Romans really loved the salty smelly fermented fish sauce garum [...]

Cooking in the 17th century

Some time ago, I got hold of a copy of the most renowned Dutch cookbook [...]

Dining with the Etruscans

Although preparing food was an important daily activity, information about the Etruscan cuisine is very [...]

Blanc Manger

Fasting was, and still is, an important part of religious life. Especially during the Middle [...]

Medieval Cheese Pie

There are a lot of recipes for a cheese or custard pie in medieval cookbooks. [...]

Women at the Roman dining table

Frescoes from the Roman period regularly show us people lying down and relaxing for dinner. [...]