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Open to anyone with a desire and willingness to communicate and share information with others who are interested in medieval & Renaissance cookery.

Modern Humours is a group for the discussion of topics concerning historical reenactmen t by those with food allergies or sensitivit ies. It is intended as a forum for anyone that is interested in cooking or eating food from various historical time periods reenacted at fairs, demonstrat ions, and events, in ways that are friendly to those with modern food challenges or “modern humours”.


Discus s ions will highlight the challenges of cooking historical ly accurate foods and to assist those with food issues to find ways to participat e in a safe manner. We will share recipes, discuss particular issues common to those with food sensitivit ies, and the specific challenges faced when trying to fit in to an historical setting.

For bakers of all ages and skill, to gather and discuss baking techniques from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. This includes any manner of breads, cakes, or pies baked in an oven or over a fire, and the items that would have been used for baking (pots, pans, ovens, kneading troughs, rotary kerns, etc.). Our discussion need not be limited to European recipes, and can include recipes and techniques from Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Open discussion in the areas of medieval food and feasts. Discussion is NOT limited to historically documented recipes; this list is for both the historic cook AND the ambiance cook.