The Random Herbalist: Books About Monastic and Medieval Gardens
I find the following books enlightening, soothing, and motivating. My plan is to create/design a medieval/monastic herb garden over the …
Tag Archives: Monks
The Random Herbalist: An Introduction to Early Monastic Gardens
A series on monastery cooks (“At the Tables of the Monks“)*, and a recent comment on the impact of medieval …
At the Tables of the Monks: The Infirmary Cook
THE COOK FOR THE INFIRMARY (p. 204-205) [Note: The Abbey paid the infirmary cook for his services, since this person …
At the Tables of the Monks: The Fish-Cooks
THE FISH-COOKS (p. 206) [Note: The Abbey paid the fish-cooks for their services, since these people did not belong to …
At the Tables of the Monks: The Guest-Hall Cook
THE GUEST-HALL COOK (p. 206) [Note: The Abbey paid the gust-hall cook for his services, since this person did not …
At the Tables of the Monks: The Abbot’s Cook
THE ABBOT’S COOK (p. 202-203) [Note: The Abbey paid the abbot’s cook for his services, since this person did not …
At the Tables of the Monks: The Caterer (or Buyer)
THE CATERER, OR BUYER, FOR THE COMMUNITY (p. 202-203) [Note the Abbey paid the caterer for his services, since this …
At the Tables of the Monks: The Kitchener
THE KITCHENER (p. 80-81) The office of kitchener was one of great responsibility. He was appointed in Chapter by the …
At the Tables of the Monks: The Refectorian
THE REFECTORIAN (p. 76-77) The refectorian had charge of the refectory, or as it is sometimes called, the frater, and …
At the Tables of the Monks: The Cellarer
Until June 2, because of a time-consuming project, “Gherkins & Tomatoes’ ” posts will cover the key players in medieval …
