Muþa gehwylc mete þearf, mæl sceolon tidum gongan – Shuituan – Lihua Li
CategoryMuþa gehwylc mete þearf, mæl sceolon tidum gongan (Every mouth needs food; meals should come at the right time) Cook something EntrantLihua Li EntryShuituan 水團 (Also called ‘Tong Yuen’ 汤圆) from Benxin zhai shushi pu 本心齋蔬食譜 – circa 960-1127 History There are many legends that surround the origins of these …
Seo nydþearf feala læreð – German Gingerbread Spice – Lihua Li
CategorySeo nydþearf feala læreð (Necessity teaches many things) EntrantLihua Li EntryLebkuchengewürz Why I chose this entryFor the Ildhafn Winter Event/Baronial Anniversary, I had decided I wished to makeLebkuchen for our contribution to Saturday’s lunch. Unfortunately, most recipes forLebkuchen simply state ‘Lebkuchengewürz’ in the ingredients. I used a recipe forLebkuchengewürz I …
Washerwomans Bransle
Date:Late 16th century Description:Washerwoman’s Bransle (also known as Branle des Lavandières) is a lively French dance from the Renaissance period. It belongs to the family of branles—circle or line dances popular in court and country settings across France and beyond. This particular dance is light-hearted and humorous in character, often …
The Pigion
Date:Early 17th century (published 1609) Description:The Pigeon is a lively, rhythmic English madrigal by Thomas Ravenscroft. It is characterised by its playful melody and engaging harmonies, typical of the type of part-songs Ravenscroft was known for. The piece is often performed as a four-part madrigal, with lively interactions between the …
The Maid she Went a-Milking
Date:Early 17th century (published 1611) Description:The Maid She Went a-Milking by Thomas Ravenscroft is a lively, light-hearted English folk song with a humorous and playful character. It tells the story of a young maid who goes milking, with the repeated refrain emphasizing the innocence and simplicity of the task. This …
I Pray You Good Mother
Date:1609 Description:“I Pray You Good Mother” is a charming English song by Thomas Ravenscroft, included in his Deuteromelia (1609). This piece is a three-part round (catch) and is a good example of the playful and conversational nature of English madrigals and catches from the period. The song has a catchy, …
Pleni sunt Caeli
Date:Early 16th century (c. 1500–1520) Description:“Pleni sunt Caeli” is a sacred Latin motet composed by Pierre de la Rue, a prominent Flemish composer of the Renaissance. The title, meaning “Heaven and earth are full of Your glory,” is taken from the Sanctus of the Catholic Mass. This motet is characterised …