Renaissance Food

1. Renaissance Food By: Michael Shannon

2. Characteristics • In the early Medieval era meat was a sign of wealth • It was important for food to have a good visual effect • Food was often decorated • All food could be found in local or city markets • Food had to be bought fresh because there were no preservatives • Meats were found in livestock markets PowerPoint Clip Art

3. Preparation • Food could be prepared in a variety of ways; Spit roasting, baking, boiling, smoking, salting, or frying • Lots of the cooking was done over an open flame • Most utensils used for cooking were pots, pans, kettles, skillets, and cauldrons • Knives, ladles, meat forks, and scissors were used Power Point Clip Art

4. Food of the Era • Sugar was used much more in the Elizabethan era • Fruit trees and bee hives were also cultivated in this era • Biscuits were invented by the crusaders • Bread and cheese was a staple of the lower class workers diet Both from Power Point Clip Art

5. Drinks • The water of this age was contaminated • Because there was no water people drank wine and ale • Ale was drunk by all kinds of people, from the rich to the poor • They used honey to make a sweet alcoholic drink named mead which was drunk by every one Power Point Clip Art

6. Bibliography • Elizabethan Era. N/A. March 20, 2008. Web. January 16, 2012