Dorotha Dommer

Renaissance Food Dorotha Dommer

The Renaissance was not only a period of the reemergence of art and literature in Europe, but it was also the era where cooking was taken to new heights. During this period, cooking was considered as essential to the culture as art, and many people, especially the nobles, took cooking and dining seriously. There are many cooking techniques that were created in the Renaissance, and some methods originating from the Middle Ages were refined and enhanced as well.

This book will introduce the unique food and recipes in this period. You'll explore the difference between the medieval Renaissance and modern cuisine. Besides, you'll find the new food of humanity in the 15th and 16 centuries - which contribute to nourishing the ever-increasing population of the old continent.