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Medieval Monday: Pasta, Anyone?

7/25/2022

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XLII. PASTA (TRIJ)
Nature: Warm and moist in second degree.
Optimum: That which is prepared with great care.
Usefulness: It is good for the chest and for the throat.
Dangers: It is harmful to weak intestines and to the stomach.
Neutralization of the Dangers: With sweet barley.
Effects: Very nourishing. It is good for hot stomach, for the young, in Winter, and in all regions.
(Vienna, f. 45v)
Do you love pasta? I'd like to dedicate today's Medieval Monday post to our grandchildren, Colette and Oliver, who are vacationing with their parents in Italy right now. Like their beautiful mommy Julia, they are pasta-lovers. 

I'm sharing this color plate from the Vienna Tacuinum because along with its notation, it made me smile. It seems that like all foods, even pasta should be prepared with loving care for optimum nourishment. I would not have guessed that it's good for chest and throat, but for Julia's and the babies' sakes, I'll accept.

But barley? Could it possibly reduce that full feeling after enjoying a healthy portion of one's favorite pasta? Has anyone tried it lately? In any case, the particular medieval physician clearly believed in his carbs!

In my handbook's collection, grapes are showcased on the facing page. A wonderfully Italian display, don't you agree?  
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It doesn't have to be in a health manual to know that a little fun and relaxation is good for you -- but there it is! So why not enjoy a little pasta, some vino, and la dolce vita?

​Salute!
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For more Medieval Monday, be sure to visit:

Mary's Tavern

Barbara Bettis

8 Comments
Mary Morgan
7/25/2022 14:02:19

Pasta is a main staple in our house, Anastasia! Hubby is second generation Italian and loves telling the stories about his grandmother laying the sheets of homemade pasta on the beds. Now I'm hungry! What fun for your grandchildren to be in Italy!

Happy Medieval Monday! xo

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Anastasia
7/26/2022 10:46:11

Oh, Mary, those sound like wonderful stories! Do I have a pasta recipe from Mary's Tavern? I feel that I do!

Our little grands look to be having a blast! Today, they all took a pasta-making class in Rome. It can't be all sight-seeing with little ones, of course. They looked very pleased with their results. :)

Thank you for stopping by! Hugs!


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D. V. Stone
7/25/2022 16:48:40

I couldn't live in a world without pasta.
D.

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Anastasia
7/26/2022 10:47:36

Donna, LOL! So you would agree with the good doctor? Or at least pretend to? :))

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Kim Ligon link
7/26/2022 08:13:43

Pasta is a regular menu item at our house. My husband loves it so much I tease that his surname is actually Ligoni. Beautiful grands.

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Anastasia
7/26/2022 10:44:37

Hi, Kim! Thank you for the compliment. We adore our little grands! I laughed about your optional surname Ligoni! It's just one letter, after all. I'd bet you have some great recipes.

Thank you for stopping by!

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Ilona Fridl link
7/26/2022 11:17:23

Loved the pictures from the book. I have a book about Medieval cooking as well, but it covers English cooking.

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Anastasia
7/30/2022 09:58:16

Hi, Ilona! I would looove to have a medieval cookbook. Are there images?

Thanks so much for stopping by! :)

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