THE OLD WAYS
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I explore hidden history & other alternative information, European/ Slavic pagan music & folk art, ethnic folk traditions & rites of indigenous European/ Slavic people, animism, and more...
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These seem to be the most popular veggies used by Europeans for cooking in medieval times
These 4 as well. Often found in European medieval recipes
Medieval period Europeans also used barley, rye, oats, beans (usually common beans), and rice
Their butter must have tasted much better than what we have today, because their butter was made naturally, without any chemicals. Same goes for cottage cheese, butter milk, cheese, curds, and other dairy products
Medieval European culinary herbs usually consisted of sage, parsley, curry, rosemary, tarragon, thyme, dill, and other herbs I can’t think of now. Spices were available, only it was reserved for the upper class. The peasant class couldn’t afford spices