This menu is dedicated with love to my wife, Mira, who
has inspired the passion, which pervades my craft.
Without her, my light would shine in shadow, and song would sing in
silence.
From her springs the spirit I give to
you in my food.
Feast
of the Artisans
Meridian Kingdom Arts & Sciences Faire May, 2002
In celebration of the
Many, Varied and Magnificent Talents of the Meridian artisans,
and the August Majesty
of our Sovereigns,
I present this Glorious 15th century Italian/Mediterranean
menu,
selected from the several works of Maestro Martino, and Francesco
Zambrini,
for the enjoyment of all who attend:
(recipe
booklets with references and original texts
will be available at the
feast/event or by contacting fra
niccolo)
Mustard
Sauce for Table
Dolci
(sweets)
To be available at the
Revel/Dance
Menu and all original recipe derivations are
Presented Humbly by,
pacem et bonum
Special thanks go to all
of the people who helped make this a success, most especially Lady Serena de
Riva, who gave me confidence in her ability to fly with her masterpiece of
culinary fun the next night; and to Lady Caitlin of Enniskillen, who has been my
second and support in so many efforts I have presented. It was a joy to
work with and for both of them in this meal. Mistress’ Isabetta and
Rhiannon Cathoir-mor are granted thanks for trusting me to provide Meridian
Hospitality to our guests. Finally, humble thanks are sent to my mentor
Maestra Irina Francesca degli Schiavoni has provided gentle and wise guidance to
lead me to this point in my career, for which I am indebted.
These are all new recipes from
my own device, developed by hand from published translations of extant
manuscripts. 11 of my 13 dishes have never been prepared in a Meridian
Feast kitchen before today, to my knowledge.
fra niccolo di francesco
(GoA, CVO,
CSSM, AoA, CMC)
is
Nick Sasso
Grantville, Georgia
franiccolo@mindspring.com
678-641-2170
last updated 28 September 2003