Eating with the Tudors is a collection of authentic Tudor recipes that tell the story of a changing world in sixteenth-century England. This book highlights how religion, reformation, and politics influenced what was served on a Tudor dining table from Henry VII’s reign to Elizabeth I’s rule. Discover food snippets from Tudor society, researched from account books, manuscripts, letters, wills, diaries, and works by Tudor physicians and herbalists. Learn about the Tudor obsession with food, key ingredients, and old favorites celebrated in trendy restaurants. Eating with the Tudors explains what a healthy balanced meal meant and the significance of certain foods. Gain insight into Tudor food's role in class and status, and be tempted to recreate iconic Tudor flavors and seasonal tastes for your guests.