A Cookbook For The Ages - Feasts Throughout History Contents

Feast celebrations offered vital community to the storied Knights Templar order. From humble Holy Land rations to lavish ceremonies, meals reminded wearied crusader monks of their higher calling guarding pilgrims and the faith.

Table of Contents

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................5

A Templar Spy's Perilous Jerusalem Christmas.............................................................................................6

A Medieval Christmas Feast in Jerusalem.................................................................................................7

Parsley and Barley Soup........................................................................................................................8

Roasted Leg of Lamb.............................................................................................................................8

A Bermuda Yuletide Summons......................................................................................................................9

A Christmas Feast in 1780s Bermuda......................................................................................................11

Bermudian Turtle Soup .......................................................................................................................12

Bermudian Fish Chowder....................................................................................................................12

Sweet Potato Lime Pie.........................................................................................................................13

Banana Stuffed Land Crabs .................................................................................................................14

Cassava Pudding..................................................................................................................................14

A Cloud Over the Canals for Christmas.......................................................................................................16

Vince, Italy 1300 Feast of the 7 fishes.....................................................................................................18

Grilled Eel ............................................................................................................................................18

Pasta with Clams and Shrimp..............................................................................................................19

Fried Squid and Octopus.....................................................................................................................20

Stuffed Sardines..................................................................................................................................20

Fritole..................................................................................................................................................21

A Scottish Christmas Legacy: Ancient Necklace Links Descendants to Christ.............................................22

Experience a 14th Century Scottish Christmas Feast..............................................................................24

Simple Pottage Stew............................................................................................................................25

Honey Cake with Cider:.......................................................................................................................26

Crispy Skinned Salmon with Cabbage and Leek Pottage ....................................................................26

Tomar the Templar Spy and the Shining Star of the Polish Skies Face a New Year.....................................28

A 1230 AD Polish Feast............................................................................................................................29

Beet Barszcz Soup: ..............................................................................................................................30

Potato Pierogi:.....................................................................................................................................30

Roast Pork with Vegetables:................................................................................................................31

Bigos Stew:..........................................................................................................................................32

A traveling Christmas Feast for the Duke of Poland In 1230 AD.............................................................34

Creamed Herring Salad .......................................................................................................................34

Polish Fish Soup...................................................................................................................................35

Pierogi .................................................................................................................................................36

Poppy Seed Cake.................................................................................................................................36

Whispers in the Milan Christmas Halls .......................................................................................................38

Leonardo da Vinci's Secret Renaissance Christmas Recipes Revealed....................................................40

Brodo di Cappone (Capon Broth)........................................................................................................41

Panettone (Sweet Bread) ....................................................................................................................41

tasty capon for Christmas dinner........................................................................................................42

Storm-Battered Templars Stumble Upon Sheltering Icelandic Feast and Clues to Fate .............................43

A Christmas feast in Iceland in 1300 ......................................................................................................45

Roast Saddle of Lamb..........................................................................................................................46

Smoked Trout......................................................................................................................................47

Fermented Shark Meat (Hákarl)..........................................................................................................47

A Easter feast in Iceland in 1300 ............................................................................................................48

Roasted Lamb:.....................................................................................................................................48

Spit-Roasted Birds (Ptarmigan) ...........................................................................................................49

Stewed Cabbage:.................................................................................................................................49

Honey Nut Cakes:................................................................................................................................49

Nicky The Watcher, Psychically Connects with Deceased Parents While Fleeing Switzerland ...................51

A Chiasso Switzerland Christmas Feast...................................................................................................54

Alpine Cheese Fondue ........................................................................................................................55

Bündnerfleisch (Air-Dried Beef)..........................................................................................................55

Geschnetzeltes (Veal in Cream Sauce)................................................................................................56

Rösti (Swiss Potato Pancake)...............................................................................................................56

A Special Valentine’s Day Party and Feast in Venice 1500 AD.....................................................................58

A Special Valentine’s Day Party and Feast in Venice 1500 AD.................................................................60

Frito Misto...........................................................................................................................................61

Herb-Roasted Quail.............................................................................................................................61

Poached Salmon in Court Bouillon......................................................................................................62

Almond Panna Cotta with Rosewater .................................................................................................62

Fettunta (Garlic Toast).........................................................................................................................63

Ravigote Sauce for Fish .......................................................................................................................64

An Alien Visitor Leads to a Celebration Feast .............................................................................................65

Prime Rib and Yorkshire Pudding from 1671 ..........................................................................................67

Prime Rib Roast from 1671 .................................................................................................................68

Yorkshire Pudding Recipe from 1671 ..................................................................................................69

Modern Day Prime Rib and Yorkshire Pudding .......................................................................................70

Modern Perfect Prime Rib...................................................................................................................70

Modern Day Yorkshire Pudding...........................................................................................................71