Medieval Meals: This essay is on food that was served in Medieval Times, and what some of there feasts and festivals were like. Also has some information on Music that was played. INCLUDES FOOTNOTES

During medieval times people lived very differently than we do today. One aspect that stands out more than others though was the food that was eaten. Holidays and celebrations during medieval times were also very different. There was a lot of work involved in preparing meals and getting ready for feasts. It took time and careful planning, but in the end it was usually worth the effort. <Tab/>Medieval celebrations were …

…would also put filler in bread instead of grain in order to make it last longer. (http://www.medieval-life.net/famines.htm) Medieval food had its pluses and minuses and was mostly very different from today. Considering all of the complications that they had during their time, it is amazing how well off people were back then and that they were able to come up with so many ways to prepare and preserve their food.