In his new history of food, acclaimed historian Massimo Montanari traces the development of medieval tastes—both culinary and cultural—from raw materials to

This collection of essays breaks new ground in the field of sensory studies. Organized around the five traditional senses, followed by a section on multisensori

"Explores the cuisine of the Middle Ages within its historical context, examining its relationship with religion and with different classes of society. Includes

Topics examined include not just the personal eating habits of kings, queens, and nobles but also those of the peasants, monks, and other social groups not gene