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Coffrets de recettes historiques pour cuisiner au chaudron sur  feu de bois.

Culinary Trilogy at the Cauldron

Culinary Trilogy – A set of 30 wood-engraved cauldron recipes

Bring together in a single box the three historical universes of Approche Libre: ancient Gaul, the Middle Ages and France in the 1930s .

A total of 30 authentic recipes , specially designed for cooking in a cauldron over a wood fire — ideal for bushcraft, bivouacking or for convivial meals outdoors.

Recipes inspired by history

Each era has been meticulously reconstructed using archaeological sources, archives, and culinary traditions:

  • Ancient flavors of Gaul: a cereal universe that expresses its true nature.
  • Medieval cuisine: generous, spicy and sometimes surprising.
  • French countryside in the 1930s : a family-style cuisine, rustic and nourishing.

Wood-engraved maps

The 30 recipes are engraved on both sides on sturdy and durable wooden cards.

Inkless engraving

Who is this trilogy aimed at?

For history buffs, bushcraft enthusiasts and anyone who wants to rediscover forgotten flavors, recreate ancestral techniques and share the unique experience of cooking in a cauldron around a fire.

Let's party!

Card size : 80 x 115 mm

3 boxes of 10 cards each.

🇫🇷 Fast delivery — Shipped from France.

Sale price  €78,95 Regular price  €89,00
Taxes included.
CARE & MAINTENANCE

Simply wipe the cards with a dry or slightly damp cloth.

Store them in a dry place away from humidity to avoid any warping of the wood.

Do not soak, do not put in the dishwasher and do not expose to fire.

Delivery & Returns

Fast delivery from France

All our products are shipped directly from our warehouses located in France.

This guarantees you:

  • Short delivery times (usually 2 to 4 working days).
  • No nasty surprises with customs charges .
  • Reliable package tracking at every stage.

Simplified returns

We're confident you'll love your purchase, but if you don't, you can:

  • Return your items within 14 days of receipt.
  • Get a quick refund once the product is received and checked.
  • Take advantage of a customer service based in France , available to help you with the process.

Your satisfaction above all

Buying from us means enjoying a 100% secure and hassle-free shopping experience, with the guarantee of local and responsive logistics.

FAQ

What is the format of the cards?

Each card measures 80 mm x 115 mm , a format:

  • Compact (to fit in a pocket).
  • Perfect for easy reading.
  • Ideal for field use.
What material is used?

The cards are engraved on 3mm thick basswood plywood .

This wood is:

  • Light .
  • Resistant .
  • Easy to handle even outdoors.

Interview :

  • Wood can warp if it is stored in a very humid environment.
  • It burns if it is directly exposed to a flame.
  • It is therefore recommended to keep them dry , away from a direct heat source.
Who is this box set for?

For history buffs and reenactment enthusiasts

For those who enjoy camping, bivouacking, bushcraft or self-sufficient living

For those who want to cook healthily , and rediscover the taste of conviviality around a cauldron.

Are these recipes historically accurate?

Yes.
Each recipe was developed using documented historical sources and verifiable archaeological data for the 3 periods:

  • Celtic Gaul (before -52) : recipes based on excavation results (charred seeds,
    bones, pottery residues, food isotopes), and on the
    works by historians and archaeologists specializing in protohistory.
  • Middle Ages : the recipes are based on culinary manuscripts from this period and their detailed analyses.
  • 1930s : selection of popular recipes, steeped in regional traditions and later listed in French cookbooks .

Treat yourself!