What Was A Medieval Feast Like

The video explores the extravagant banquets of the Middle Ages, highlighting the obsession with exotic cuisine and the health beliefs centered around the four humors. It discusses the influence of seasons on food choices, the importance of spices as a status symbol, and the unique dining practices of the time. The video also covers the variety of meats served, the creative ways chefs prepared fish during Lent, and the use of pranks and beverages to entertain guests.

What were the four humors believed to be essential for health during the Middle Ages?

Describe the typical order of courses served during a medieval meal.

What types of foods were commonly served at the beginning of a medieval meal?

How did the time of year influence the types of food served during medieval feasts?

What role did spices play in medieval feasts, and why were they considered valuable?

Explain the significance of the term 'below the salt' in the context of medieval dining.

How did medieval chefs creatively disguise fish to resemble meat dishes?

What were some common practices regarding the presentation of food at medieval feasts?

What were 'subtleties' in the context of medieval dining, and how were they presented?

Describe a popular prank that chefs would play on guests during medieval feasts.