![]() ![]() A time full of ups and downs and periods of pressing famines.Ģ4/7 VALENCIA: Have you tried all the recipes?Įach and every one of the recipes I have cooked, tasted, tasted, enjoyed, devoured and photographed some of them on more than one occasion. It was a very interesting time, when Jews, Moors and Christians lived together on the Iberian Peninsula. Perhaps the most interesting and fun part was the research process, where I resorted to certain historical data published by the doctor in medieval history Elena Piedrafita, who specialized in food from the Middle Ages of the Crown of Aragon. I dedicated two years of my free time and cooked about 200 medieval recipes, of which I selected 124 for inclusion. Some recipes are contributions from the book of “Sent Soví,” from very old convent recipes or reflections from the accounting booklet of the Monastery of Santa Ana in Barcelona of 1402, which also is clouded in enigmas.Ģ4/7 VALENCIA: How long did your research and writing take? Its repertoire of recipes intersects culinary cultures of Jews, Moors and Christians. Other recipes come from “Ruperto de Nola’s Book of Stews,” with its first edition dated 1520. It could be said that it is a compilation of recipes that represents the origin of the current Mediterranean Diet, with dishes typical of the regions of the Iberian Peninsula. The book covers dishes ranging from ancient Greek and Roman cuisine, to Arabic and Sephardic cuisine. Part of the recipes come from the “Llibre de Sent Soví,” dated 1324, which is surrounded by unknowns regarding origin, authorship, recipe compilation and creation date. This is a way to know what our parents, grandparents and ancestors ate.Ģ4/7 VALENCIA: Where did you find the recipes? ![]() Just as it is necessary to know about our surname, our family, our region, our country, our language, our culture it is also important to know our gastronomy that is also part of our culture. I think it is a good time to emphasize the roots of the legacy that our ancestors left us.Ģ4/7 VALENCIA: Why is it important to recognize the origin of our cuisine? PEDRO PONCE PALOMARES:: Now that Spanish cuisine has reached haute cuisine-a high level with extraordinary worldwide recognition-I decided on medieval cuisine because it represents the origin of Spanish gastronomy. However, Pedro provides plenty of pointers and ‘new-to-us’ culinary treasures in his latest cookbook, “124 Recipes of Spanish Medieval Cuisine.” He was delighted to share the backstory with ‘24/7 Valencia.’Ģ4/7 VALENCIA: What inspired you to focus on medieval recipes? You may not have all the ingredients on hand, and you surely won’t know all the cooking processes by heart. This included many animals that most modern-day people wouldn’t even think of as food.#If you’re looking for new recipes, Pedro Ponce encourages you to think ‘old’ – way old, as in medieval. Since food was a symbol of social status, the rich filled their bellies with all types of meat. There’s no doubt medieval folks enjoyed their fair share of filling meals, but it didn’t stop at chicken. But if you have ever gone to a Medieval Times Dinner Theater or watched a medieval flick, there’s a good chance you’re thinking of people eating enormous roasted chicken legs with their bare hands. In fact, wheat was specifically reserved for the upper class. That’s not to say royalty didn’t enjoy fruits, veggies, and grains. Meanwhile, the upper class ate a ridiculous amount of meat. Grains like oats, rye, and barley were also eaten by the lower class. Food was expensive, so the poor ate basic and simple food, such as peas and bread. Plus, disease and famine were common during this time. It’s often called the Dark Ages because of a lack of scientific and cultural development. The Middle Ages, also known as the medieval period, took place from the 5th to the 15th century. After all, royalty during the medieval period lived seriously lavish lifestyles, so you can be sure they enjoyed extravagant meals. When you hear “Middle Ages,” it’s hard to not think of majestic knights and grand castles. ![]()
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