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Madrigal:
 Food
Dining Director Interview


Traditional Recipes


Book of Curtasye

Historical Notes
Historical Notes
People who lived during the Renaissance ate very similar to the way we eat now. Breakfast was almost always on the go. Some didn't even eat breakfast; they would wait for lunch. When breakfast was taken, it was usually a stew or leftovers.

Lunch for the commoners was the main meal of the day, while the wealthy, especially on holy days, would have their main meal at night. A simple meal would be served all at once, while the wealthy would have their meal served in courses with several dishes in each course.

For additional information:
Madrigal Recipes
http://www.hwatson.force9.co.uk/Magazine/1998/proofofpud.htm
~ British puddings recipes and background

Medieval and Renaissance Food and Feasts 
http://scils.rutgers.edu/~sroczyns/food.html
~ Food and drinks of the Renaissance

Medieval/Renaissance Food Homepage
http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/food.html
~ Recipes, clip art, and more

Recipes
http://www.nicomarin.com/ricette_e.htm
~ Authentic Renaissance recipes

Eating Like a King
http://members.tripod.com/~AoifeFinn/
~ Renaissance recipes

Medieval/Renaissance Food Clip-Art Collection
http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/food-art/
~ Images of cookware and food of the Renaissance