The Life of a Medieval Peasant part 2: Food and Drink

Medieval peasants had a varied diet, primarily based on bread, with occasional meat for special occasions. Coastal peasants could fish, while others relied on foraged foods like pottage. Dairy and poaching supplemented their diet. Desserts were made with honey and foraged items. Ale was a common drink, safer than water. Fasting days restricted certain foods. Peasants typically ate two meals a day, with breakfast and snacks being common despite church disapproval.

How did medieval peasants make their own cheese?

What beverage was commonly consumed by medieval peasants and why?