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Exploring Lent: A Taste of Medieval Cuisine
Today on Tasting History, host Max Miller dives into the unique culinary practices of the Middle Ages during Lent, a period when many Christians abstain from certain foods. Miller shares the fascinating ways medieval chefs navigated dietary restrictions, focusing on a dish called Bruet of Almaynne, a sweet rice porridge made with dates and almond milk.