Cooking in the 17th century

Some time ago, I got hold of a copy of the most renowned Dutch cookbook [...]

Chocolate pudding from the Second World War

Emergency stock During the summer of 2018, a whole stockpile of (mostly tinned) food from [...]

18th-century kitchen maids

The focus of the 18th-century nobility was aimed at France. Whatever the French wore, ate [...]

Almond cookies from the ‘Geldersche keukenmeid’

I love to experiment with recipes for cakes and cookies from 18th century cookbooks. Sometimes [...]

Oldest Dutch Apple Pie

Last summer, when I went to the historical garden Warmoes, where I harvest fruit and [...]

Medieval date cookies

Those who could use a little extra energy should try these medieval date cookies. They [...]

Dining with the Etruscans

Although preparing food was an important daily activity, information about the Etruscan cuisine is very [...]

Blanc Manger

Fasting was, and still is, an important part of religious life. Especially during the Middle [...]

Farinata & Cecina: chickpea flour pancake

The simplest recipes are often the tastiest. As is for farinata, or cecina: a savoury [...]

Medieval Cheese Pie

There are a lot of recipes for a cheese or custard pie in medieval cookbooks. [...]