Comments on Lindsay's Book Chat: Medieval recipe: Pears in Syrup

Hi, Lindsay, A few years ago my history students ...

2009-07-02T14:33:59.064+01:00

Hi, Lindsay,

A few years ago my history students collected ancient or medieval recipes, and we had a tasting day. Our least favorite were the Roman recipes. Some of them were a bit unappealing.

Hi Bekki and Savanna - if you can I would give thi...

2009-07-02T09:55:48.878+01:00

Hi Bekki and Savanna - if you can I would give this is go: it's delicious and a glorious colour.

This sounds yummy. I've made a few medieval re...

2009-07-02T09:44:51.172+01:00

This sounds yummy. I've made a few medieval recipes. However, it was back in college. When I took Medieval history, a group of us decided to have our own feast and tried out lots of recipes.
It was great fun!

I'm not much on using wines in cooking, more s...

2009-07-01T19:29:04.113+01:00

I'm not much on using wines in cooking, more so because of the flavor it leaves -- but I'm thinking with this recipe the sharpness of the pears and power of the spices it would be perfect.

I'll have to give it a go. It's sounds yummy.

Probably not, Hywela, because they wouldn't st...

2009-07-01T13:42:18.220+01:00

Probably not, Hywela, because they wouldn't stay in one piece through the cooking. I used 'Conference'- they were a bit underripe and firm when bought, but whole and soft after an hour in the oven.

I must give this a try Lindsay, thanks for sharing...

2009-07-01T11:00:52.525+01:00

I must give this a try Lindsay, thanks for sharing. I wonder if iit would wourk with tinned pears?