MIDEVAL FOOD, FEASTS, AND FUN

FOOD

• Famous foods included boars head, fried milk, and jellied items
• Soups and stews were drunk out of the bowl.
• The only silverware they had were knives.
• Very messy

FEASTS

• Were usually called for when the king had company.
• Also on saint feast days.
• Had games and entertainment.

TOURNAMENTS

• Knights entered these to gain experience
• Famous games were Melee and Joust
• These games are still played during renaissance fairs

MUSIC

• Talked about brave stories and religion.
• Most popular instrument was lute.
• Were played by troubadours, also known as traveling musicians

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