SC - SKIRRETS

[Mary Hysong]

Hello, well, finally made it to the library after the skirret info. and
here it is:

"The  World Encyclopedia of Food"
copyright 1982 L. Patrick Coyle
ISBN 0-87196-417-1

(BTW really yummy book.. :-) ...once a herald, always a herald...  :-)

Page 612

I didn't copy word for word, this is the gist of the entry...

Skirret, also Chervin, the roots of Sium sisarum; originated in Eastern
Asai, but cultivated in Europe since Roman times.  Supposed to have a
sweet taste, with a woody core which is removed before cooking [rather
like parsnips, I think]  The taste is compared to sweet potates.  Also
dried and ground for a coffee substitute.

This is a huge book that has probably *almost* everything ever known to
have been eaten for  food in the world.  If anyone spots a source for
it, I would love to get a copy! to keep at home and read.

Well, good cooking and happy feasting everyone.
Mairi



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