The Forme of Cury: A Roll of Ancient English Cookery Compiled, about A.D. 1390 cover
The Forme of Cury: A Roll of Ancient English Cookery Compiled, about A.D. 1390
by Samuel Pegge, Samuel Pegge, Multiple Contributors, University of Leeds Library, American Institute of Wine & Food
ISBN: 1426425759
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wall_words · 2014-09-03 · Original thread
If you like deciphering ancient recipes, you may interested in "The Forme of Cury: A Roll of Ancient English Cookery Compiled, about A.D. 1390": http://www.amazon.com/The-Forme-Cury-Ancient-Compiled/dp/142...

It's remarkable that English written over six centuries ago is still more or less comprehensible, albeit with a little effort.