Lunch-conference "At the table of the knights"

Le Moyen Western Age is often reduced to a few culinary clichés, between famine and excess. We will propose, on the contrary, to explore a society profoundly structured by food. Through the table of knights, monks, and peasants, it highlights the rules, prohibitions, rhythms, and hierarchies that organize medieval dietary practices. Religious fasts, lean days, aristocratic banquets, and peasant cuisine draw a world where eating is at once a matter of necessity, faith, and social order. Because in the Middle Ages, food is a language that states everyone's place in society. This story will be told to you by food historian Pierre Leclercq and the historical meal will be prepared by chef Alex Van Kalck. *** MENU *** Chickpea and parsley root soup (Italy, 15th century) *** Stuffed squid (Catalonia, 13th century) *** Duck in dodine (France, 15th century) *** Pears in wine and blackberries (England, 14th century) Reservation: The meal-conference (soup-starter-main course-dessert, excluding drinks): €50. Reservation by email – winebarsablon@hotmail.com – or at 0496 82 01 05 no later than Friday, February 5. You will receive the account number by return email for the payment. The reservation will be effective upon receipt of the bank transfer, to be made no later than Sunday, February 7. Drinks are to be paid for on-site in cash or via banking application.