This commemorative, full color, cookbook contains recipes from and remembrances of two people involved in two cook shops which served food during an annual medieval fair in Western Pennsylvania over the course of many years. While not a scholarly work, the book is based on solid research into medieval recipes which have been updated for modern tastes and techniques. The result is a practical cookbook which also contains fun inside information on what it is like to participate in historical re-creation activities in the culinary realm. There are recipes for stews, vegetables, savory and sweet baked goods, breads, drinks, and more. Color covers. Full color interior borders, photographs, and illustrations. 173 pages. A less expensive black and white edition is available entitled simply "War Fare."