Hayabusa wrote:
> On Wed, 28 Dec 2005 20:19:00 -0700, "<RJ>" >
> wrote:
>
> >I've been reading a book about "Latin American Cuisine".
> >They started to list the foods that came from the New World;
> >
> >Corn Potatoes Yams Chili Peppers
> >Beans Squash Tomatoes Chocolate,
> >etc.etc.
>
> Not to forget the turkey.
>
> >I can't imagine a meal without one of these ingredients.
> >
> >Pre-Columbian European cooking must've been pretty dull.
> >Cabbage, beets, pork, grain-based starches.....
>
> >What made up a common meal in 14th century Europe ?
>
> I think it is a good idea to cross-post this to sci.archaeology!
>
> fkoe

Parsnips were used in much the same way as potatoes to day. A stew
would consist of whatever ingredients were available preferably with
herbs or spices .The stew was poured on to bread on a plate.

Water was undrinkable and tea, coffee and soda water were still in the
future.. Vast amounts of beer were consumed in Northern Europe and wine
where available.

There was no shortage of wine in Southern Europe.

B C.