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What was the primary problem with cooking without a hearth?
What was the primary problem with cooking without a hearth?
Filling the home with smoke or burning the dwellings to the ground.
What type of experience did cook shops offer to customers?
What type of experience did cook shops offer to customers?
A stroll-through experience.
What was the secret to the success of Bristol's cook shops?
What was the secret to the success of Bristol's cook shops?
The strategic use of enticing smells to attract customers.
What was the most popular item sold at cook shops?
What was the most popular item sold at cook shops?
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What was the dark side of Mrs. Lovett's signature dish?
What was the dark side of Mrs. Lovett's signature dish?
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How did bakers contribute to the development of medieval fast food?
How did bakers contribute to the development of medieval fast food?
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What was the purpose of serving soup and stews in bread bowls, or trenchers?
What was the purpose of serving soup and stews in bread bowls, or trenchers?
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What three ingredients were combined to create soft pretzels in medieval Europe?
What three ingredients were combined to create soft pretzels in medieval Europe?
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What was the significance of soft pretzels during the Catholic fasting period of Lent?
What was the significance of soft pretzels during the Catholic fasting period of Lent?
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Why did medieval Europeans drink alcohol during Lent?
Why did medieval Europeans drink alcohol during Lent?
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What was the 'mock egg' dish invented during Lent?
What was the 'mock egg' dish invented during Lent?
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Why was sugar a rare commodity during medieval times?
Why was sugar a rare commodity during medieval times?
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What was the original form of funnel cakes in medieval times?
What was the original form of funnel cakes in medieval times?
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What was the original form of waffles in ancient Greece?
What was the original form of waffles in ancient Greece?
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What did the Catholic church create that typically depicted biblical scenes?
What did the Catholic church create that typically depicted biblical scenes?
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What three ingredients were combined to create a more recognizable version of waffle batter in Europe?
What three ingredients were combined to create a more recognizable version of waffle batter in Europe?
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Who invented the famous grid patterns that transformed waffles into the optimal syrup and whipped cream delivery systems?
Who invented the famous grid patterns that transformed waffles into the optimal syrup and whipped cream delivery systems?
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What was the initial context in which waffles were sold in Europe?
What was the initial context in which waffles were sold in Europe?
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What event led to sugar becoming affordable and accessible to everyone in Europe by the 16th century?
What event led to sugar becoming affordable and accessible to everyone in Europe by the 16th century?
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What replaced honey as a popular sweetener in most desserts during this period?
What replaced honey as a popular sweetener in most desserts during this period?
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What was the term derived from the French word '[?d'savere,?]' that referred to the final course of fruits and sweets?
What was the term derived from the French word '[?d'savere,?]' that referred to the final course of fruits and sweets?
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What type of sugary concoction was popular during this period, topped with berries, fruit, or ginger?
What type of sugary concoction was popular during this period, topped with berries, fruit, or ginger?
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What was the name of the sweet fruit-filled ravioli that became popular during this period?
What was the name of the sweet fruit-filled ravioli that became popular during this period?
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What was the primary target audience for medieval fast food?
What was the primary target audience for medieval fast food?
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Why was cooking at home difficult for many Londoners during the Middle Ages?
Why was cooking at home difficult for many Londoners during the Middle Ages?
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What was the center of trade and commerce in medieval Europe?
What was the center of trade and commerce in medieval Europe?
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What was the driving force behind the development of medieval fast food?
What was the driving force behind the development of medieval fast food?
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What was the primary characteristic of medieval fast food?
What was the primary characteristic of medieval fast food?
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What was the Weird History channel's request to its viewers?
What was the Weird History channel's request to its viewers?
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What is the anachronistic mention in the passage?
What is the anachronistic mention in the passage?
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