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What food did people eat in Medieval Spain?

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Andalusian stuffed eggs, green herb omelets, grilled swordfish, rice and seafood, various artisan cheeses, chickpea stew, fried anchovies, figs, lots of seafood and rice mixtures and stews of ox and cow, and marinated peppers, sweet and hot. Many different dishes were served at one meal and the locals ate well. read more

Of a pig we, my father, ate everything. Ears, tails, intestines, everything. They could not afford not to eat it. But they did not have potatoes, tomatoes or any imported vegetables. White sugar did not exist. So their main diet was beans and bread. Meat when available, so scarce. Think of the availability, then you know what they did eat. read more

Most people in Medieval England had to make their own food. Food shops were found in towns but most people were peasants who lived in villages where these did not exist. read more

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Further Research

Food and Drink in Medieval England
www.historylearningsite.co.uk

Middle Ages Food and Diet
www.lordsandladies.org