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The Forme of Cury: A Roll of Ancient English Cookery Compiled, about A.D. 1390
Pegge, Samuel, 1704-1796
"The Forme of Cury: A Roll of Ancient English Cookery Compiled, about A.D. 1390" is a collection of medieval English recipes compiled around 1390. Attributed to the chief Master Cooks of King Richard II, this cookbook reveals the elaborate culinary world of medieval England. It contains the earliest known English recipes for macaroni and cheese, and first mentions ingredients like olive oil, cloves, and mace. The recipes emphasize visual spectacle through vibrant colors and gilding, while showcasing influences from Italian, Arabic, Spanish, and Portuguese cuisines—featuring everything from pasta dishes to roasted whale. ... Read more
About this eBook
| Author | Pegge, Samuel, 1704-1796 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Forme of Cury: A Roll of Ancient English Cookery Compiled, about A.D. 1390 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Forme_of_Cury |
| Credits | Produced by Tobin Richard, Charles Franks, Greg Lindahl, Cindy Renfrow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. Corrections and additions by Greg Lindahl |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 92.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | Middle English |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Cooking, English -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8102 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-08102-1 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Apr 1, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2278 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Original page: gutenberg.org/ebooks/8102