And during their travels they were introduced to the spices which were added to different foods by different cultures. Kings, Knights, Lords and other crusaders had travelled 3000 miles to reach the Holy Lands. The influence of the Crusades had a startling effect on Middle Ages Food. The Normans also enjoyed feasts and special occasions when lavish meals and food could be served. The tastes of the Norman nobility were far more sophisticated than the English. The Normans were known to document recipes although generally they passed form the master cook to the apprentice. The Normans were influenced by French food and also Scandinavian food. New spices such as Pepper, Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmeg, Ginger, Saffron, Cardamom, Coriander, Cumin, Turmeric, Mace, Anise, Caraway and Mustard were being introduced by the crusaders from the East and included in Middle Ages Recipes. Facts and information about the different types of foods eaten during the times including the meat, fruit, fish, game birds and bread. The first English cookery book was written in 1390 called 'The Forme of Cury' which consisted of nearly 200 recipes 196 recipes contributed by the Royal cooks. In 1306 ‘The Little Treatise’ was written. The French produced the first Recipe books. The poor drank ale, mead or cider and the rich were able to drink many different types of wines. The people of the Middle Ages enjoyed to drink, and as water was often unclean, it was a necessity. Facts and Information about Food in the Middle Ages
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