The Tudor Kitchen: What The Tudors Ate & Drank – Pro

Elaborate meat pies were a staple. Henry VIII famously expanded his waistline from 32 to 54 inches on a diet of these rich foods. "Manchet" Bread : The finest, most expensive white bread made from wheat.

They ate "status birds" like swan , peacock , heron , and crane The Tudor Kitchen: What the Tudors ate & drank

Safe drinking was a major concern, as water was often contaminated. Elaborate meat pies were a staple