The Tudor Kitchen: What The Tudors Ate & Drank -

" made from rye, barley, or even ground acorns in lean times.

The primary drink for all ages and classes. "Small beer" (low alcohol) was common even for children. Wine: The Tudor Kitchen: What the Tudors ate & drank

They ate "status birds" like swan , peacock , heron , and crane " made from rye, barley, or even ground acorns in lean times

Meat was cooked on a spit in front of massive open fires, often turned by a "spit boy". " made from rye

: A luxury spiced wine served at the end of feasts as a digestive. Festive favorites included (hot spiced ale) and Lamb's Wool (ale with roasted apples and spices). The Kitchen & Equipment

Used to show off wealth. Sugar was imported from Cyprus and the Mediterranean, used even to sweeten meat. The Poor & Working Class