Table Delights of the Mediaeval Kitchen 29th May 2007.

At Cressing Temple we are offering you a unique opportunity to look back through time, in association with living history group, The Household.

On Sunday 3rd June this beautiful site near Braintree will host a group of specialist interpreters of medieval domestic life as they present a fascinating insight into the workings of a fifteenth century merchant household.

Visitors will be able to watch a medieval household celebrating a family anniversary and can talk to the cooks, the steward, apothecary and the mistress of the house. Plus luxurious delicacies from a sophisticated medieval cuisine will also be on offer along with a guided tour of the Walled Garden to highlight the plants used in the display.

A falconry demonstration at 2pm (weather permitting) will reveal another aspect of the Middle Ages - how the wealthy used birds of prey to add variety to their diet.

County Councillor Jeremy Lucas, Cabinet Member for Heritage, Culture and the Arts, said: "Across the centuries people have always had a fascination with food - it is more than mere sustenance. This is an excellent opportunity to meet medieval re-enactors who will bring the history of food back to life in a fun and relevant way."

Admission fees from the event will be donated to the National Garden Scheme (£3.50 adults, £2.50 concessions).