We love to eat well at our Blackwolf medieval camp.

Although 12th century kitchens did not have the diversity of foods that we enjoy year round nowadays, the food was still delicious and hearty.

For a typical medieval lunch, we start off with homemade sausages made of pork, beef, or even goat. Some are peppery, others garlicky and a few are plain and simple with only salt to flavor them.

medieval style cooking

We also make homemade cheeses, yogurt and labneh that go beautifully with homemade flatbreads topped with toasted sesame seeds and minced garlic.

A basket of fruit is always on hand filled with grapes or apples or other fruits that would have been available in medieval Europe and Outremer.

medieval lunch items

We fill medieval wooden bowls with other tidbits like dried figs and dates, olives, pickled onions, and other cheeses.

medieval food

Medieval cooking and medieval eating may take some preparation beforehand to have dried fruits, cheeses, and sausages ready, but then it’s quick and easy to throw together a hearty, nourishing meal.

Is this what you picture when you think of medieval food?