What Did the Rich Eat in Medieval Times?

Wealthy nobles loved meat, but they loved dessert more

The Duke of Berry enjoying a grand meal in 1410 | Sourced from Wikimedia

Today, a healthy diet includes lots of vegetables, fruit, and perhaps the absence of meat and sugary desserts. But to a medieval lord, that would not only be a sign of disrespect to his guests, but it would also bring shame to his name.