How Did Religion Shape French Cuisine? The Shocking Medieval Truth!
What if we told you French cuisine wasn’t always elegant or full of flavor… and that the Catholic Church played a massive role in shaping what the French ate — and what they couldn’t eat?
In this video, we dive deep into the forgotten world of medieval French food, where monks grew gourmet gardens, wine was sacred, and beer was blamed for England’s downfall. Discover how religious rules banned meat, changed bread forever, and even redefined what counted as “fish” (yes, including beaver tails!).
We uncover: ✅ The Church’s shocking influence on food laws
✅ Why French monks became secret food innovators
✅ The war on beer (and how it sparked a centuries-long rivalry)
✅ How peasants, nobles, and monks all ate differently
✅ The birth of France’s first real cookbooks
👑 Whether you’re a foodie, history nerd, or just love a strange medieval fact — this episode is for you.
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