Peter Alaca wrote:
> 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!
>
> Or better: soc.history.medieval

Much of what is left that we eat today eg bread, porridge, fish, meat,
beans, lettuce, tomatoes, peas, radishes, carrots, various fruits and
nuts, berries, butter, cheese, milk, beer etc etc etc

Try this site.

http://www.godecookery.com/godeboke/godeboke.htm

Much of these dishs as are most foods today, were developed and eaten
mainly for the rich!