tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post1167059587240564140..comments2024-03-28T09:00:35.317-04:00Comments on Reading Between the Wines Book Club: Eliza Knight (Guest Post & Giveaway)Crystal @ RBtWBChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08452361936625217579noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-3316480648815337132011-10-10T00:58:57.384-04:002011-10-10T00:58:57.384-04:00I think I would like the taste of the mead best. ...I think I would like the taste of the mead best. Thanks for the giveaway!<br /><br />Robin D<br />robindpdx (at) yahoo (dot) comRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141075205838780110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-24192823068631553342011-10-06T14:01:25.226-04:002011-10-06T14:01:25.226-04:00Great choices Darlene!Great choices Darlene!Eliza Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209596240914705136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-69144475223833300712011-10-04T00:36:22.914-04:002011-10-04T00:36:22.914-04:00I would enjoy the Spiced Wine or Murrey!! Sounds y...I would enjoy the Spiced Wine or Murrey!! Sounds yummy!<br /><br />Thanks so much for a fun post and the giveaway!<br /><br />darlenesbooknook at gmail dot comDarlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222625207655829945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-2521314751880736332011-10-03T15:57:19.671-04:002011-10-03T15:57:19.671-04:00@Carol--I wonder the same thing but I suppose thei...@Carol--I wonder the same thing but I suppose their tolerance for alcohol was very high.<br /><br />@Richard--Good point. Maybe it was they just couldn't drink from nasty rivers and moats. And they could easily boil the water to rid it of bacteria too... I haven't heard of Elinor Fettiplace's Receipt Book I'll have to check that out!<br /><br />@Winnie--great choice!Eliza Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209596240914705136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-13770154690179284482011-10-03T13:59:46.250-04:002011-10-03T13:59:46.250-04:00I think I'll pick apple cider or spiced wine :...I think I'll pick apple cider or spiced wine :)<br /><br />chibipooh(at)gmail(dot)comwinniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572247688497515974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-53342583624284234222011-10-03T10:25:37.836-04:002011-10-03T10:25:37.836-04:00Hmmm - I wish I was more of a scientist! I think t...Hmmm - I wish I was more of a scientist! I think the fermentation process killed the (bad) bacteria, which is why they would transform suspect water into beer, but I don't think the alcohol itself killed anything. Even strong drink, like whisky, wouldn't counteract bad water... I think.<br />But they did have some good water. They had wells, and they had springs - and I also know that they used to bottle rain-water to preserve it. At least by 1604, they did: 'Take rayne water in June, strayne it into a glass and preserve it to your use, and when your eyes are sore wash them therewith, this water will remayne sweete all the yeare'. - from Elinor Fettiplace's Receipt BookRichard Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06852857118743033018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-51504836166475100532011-10-03T09:43:34.232-04:002011-10-03T09:43:34.232-04:00I can't even imagine what the water tasted lik...I can't even imagine what the water tasted like during those time.I imagine that they drank starting first thing in the morning because Lord those times wanted for everything. lol I too wonder how they functioned through out the day though. I don't drink and the couple of times I did try I became so sleepy. :) But I imagine I'd have drunk the Prunelle, at least it sounded good. lol<br />I enjoyed your post Eliza and look forward to reading your book.<br />Carol L<br />Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) comCarol L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05291123842810883524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-75286144718760326082011-10-03T09:37:54.334-04:002011-10-03T09:37:54.334-04:00lol Richard, I always wondered the same thing. But...lol Richard, I always wondered the same thing. But I think it had something to do with the alcohol killing the bacteria in the water, which is why they watered ale and wine. Watered down drinks were often served to conserve money, or given to children, servants, the poor, and I suppose if someone didn't want to get drunk. I too wonder what the wine tasted like... I know that they often thought vintages from Italy and France tasted better than England. I bet there are wineries out there that make wine just like they did in the medieval days. I need to look into this further.Eliza Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209596240914705136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-63132964506117168352011-10-03T08:49:23.198-04:002011-10-03T08:49:23.198-04:00I'd go for wine, I think - would love to know ...I'd go for wine, I think - would love to know what medieval wine tastes like, what they considered good and bad wine etc.<br />The problem I always have with talk of wine in the past is that everyone always says (NOT just here) that they used to drink alcohol to avoid drinking water... but then that they would WATER DOWN the alcohol. Am I missing something here??Richard Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06852857118743033018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-27162355055097967792011-10-02T04:33:29.946-04:002011-10-02T04:33:29.946-04:00water and even if i am adult, I would milk.
thanks...water and even if i am adult, I would milk.<br />thanks.ilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02849086682764299077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-56452702908959243832011-09-28T16:37:15.930-04:002011-09-28T16:37:15.930-04:00@Denise--I think that sounds awesome! I'd lik...@Denise--I think that sounds awesome! I'd like a cordial in front of the fire too. I'll stretch out and sip it slowly, read a book maybe. It will be lovely. Thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you had fun!Eliza Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209596240914705136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-60818185514532379532011-09-28T14:19:26.494-04:002011-09-28T14:19:26.494-04:00I think a spiced cordial sounds intriguing and I w...I think a spiced cordial sounds intriguing and I would like to try that; in the evening of course in front of the fire before retiring to relax. Where can I find some LOL Thank you for the fun today:)Denise Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17743337429214149474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-4628789212274760702011-09-28T10:03:40.289-04:002011-09-28T10:03:40.289-04:00@ML -- Oh, spiced wine is delicious! Thank you for...@ML -- Oh, spiced wine is delicious! Thank you for stopping by :)<br /><br />@June -- I like to sample too--the more the merrier! lol. Thank you for visiting!<br /><br />@Tore-- There are a lot of us coffee drinkers. What would we have done??? Thanks for your comment!<br /><br />@Linda -- and the milk would be uber fresh too! You aren't a big baby :) I love to drink milk, especially in my coffee. Thank you for visiting!<br /><br />@Na -- iced orange juice is delicious! I had some this past weekend at a book festival (although they did put champange in mine, lol) Thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />I wanted to send a special Thank YOU!!! To Reading Between the Wines for hosting me! It's been fun!Eliza Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209596240914705136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-69119061797158727562011-09-27T23:13:18.916-04:002011-09-27T23:13:18.916-04:00My beverage of choice would probably be iced orang...My beverage of choice would probably be iced orange juice. Healthy and tasty :) Thanks for the giveaway.Nahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975459094094828798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-17305629511191669872011-09-27T22:26:36.122-04:002011-09-27T22:26:36.122-04:00I'm a big baby - I don't drink anything al...I'm a big baby - I don't drink anything alcoholic & love anything dairy; I can imagine I'd be drinking milk all the time! <br /><br />Otherwise I could imagine myself drinking hippocras cos i love flavour of spices<br /><br />thumbelinda03@yahoo.comLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10796250279878652019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-86060824461693697912011-09-27T21:44:34.315-04:002011-09-27T21:44:34.315-04:00I would probably drink apple cider although I woul...I would probably drink apple cider although I would miss my coffee. Tore923@aol.comTore923https://www.blogger.com/profile/11560954856511496425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-43511679033074193232011-09-27T21:40:03.790-04:002011-09-27T21:40:03.790-04:00I would have probably went for mead, cider, or ale...I would have probably went for mead, cider, or ale. I would have to sample them to know which I like best.June M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14929817630779731177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-77300910421842713472011-09-27T19:52:44.928-04:002011-09-27T19:52:44.928-04:00I think I'd have to pick spiced wine. Althoug...I think I'd have to pick spiced wine. Although cider would be my second pick. Thanks for the giveaway!<br /><br />mljfoland AT hotmail DOT comMLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01002636361478752754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-57952482121559690282011-09-27T19:39:21.586-04:002011-09-27T19:39:21.586-04:00@Judy -- cider is excellent! Thanks for stopping ...@Judy -- cider is excellent! Thanks for stopping by :)Eliza Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209596240914705136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-88178304668940597902011-09-27T19:38:49.169-04:002011-09-27T19:38:49.169-04:00@Vonda -- I love cidars too! But I am also a Guin...@Vonda -- I love cidars too! But I am also a Guiness lover too ;) Thanks for stopping by! <br /><br />@Derek -- I'm not sure what I'd do without the coffee either... It is essential!!! Thanks so much for all of your support!!!<br /><br />@Arianne -- I've never tasted Brandy... I should give that a shot! Thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />@Anita -- lol!!! I would NOT ever want to know what the expired coke/pepsi tastes like... *shudder* I used to CRAVE McDonald's diet coke!!! Hope you enjoyed your drink :)<br /><br />@Pat -- thank you so much!!! I am drinking a red French wine as I type this :)Eliza Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209596240914705136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-65500618403640479032011-09-27T19:34:56.581-04:002011-09-27T19:34:56.581-04:00Apple Cider.
Judy
magnolias_1[at]msn[dot]comApple Cider.<br /><br /><br />Judy<br />magnolias_1[at]msn[dot]comJudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625886775965231468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-76574987013169390962011-09-27T17:01:36.208-04:002011-09-27T17:01:36.208-04:00What a great blog! Love the title. Eliza, I had no...What a great blog! Love the title. Eliza, I had no idea so many different drinks existed back then. Very educational post. I would prefer then what I prefer now: a glass of French burgundy, thank you. Red or white would do just fine. Good luck with <i>A Lady's Charade!</i>Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-78457429590281612182011-09-27T16:10:49.162-04:002011-09-27T16:10:49.162-04:00Loved this post. It was very informative. My perso...Loved this post. It was very informative. My personal drink? Forget wine and beer. Give me a Diet Coke or Pepsi. I'm a connoisseur. I can tell you if it's approaching its expiration date or God Forbid, it's gone past!<br /><br />McDonalds Diet Cokes are the best if you need one on the run. For cans, I prefer Pepsi Max. It tastes most like the real thing. Although if I wasn't so calorie conscious, I'd go for regular Coke or Pepsi. <br /><br />I'm craving one now. I haven't had one in a few days. McDonalds, here I come!Anita Clenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08121439834252671730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-12997779291812133442011-09-27T13:45:11.201-04:002011-09-27T13:45:11.201-04:00Not sure what the medieval drinks were. I just fou...Not sure what the medieval drinks were. I just found that Brandy came about at the same time so I would say that even though I don't really drink, therefore don't know what it tastes likeAriannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010201524640381070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-61063165627904409242011-09-27T12:08:35.179-04:002011-09-27T12:08:35.179-04:00Since dark beer is my fav, no doubt their ale woul...Since dark beer is my fav, no doubt their ale would be a reasonable substitute. However, like Ammy Belle mentioned, I would be lost without my morning coffee.<br /><br />Cider sounds good also, as does wine. I have tasted mead before, too sweet for me. Loved A Lady's Charade Eliza. Congrats on the review, and good luck with sales.derekdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13006180145595174044noreply@blogger.com