SC - spices vs. herbs?

[Yeldham, Caroline S]

Gold, and precious jewels?

Caroline

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Anne-Marie Rousseau [SMTP:acrouss at gte.net]
> Sent:	Monday, March 30, 1998 6:42 PM
> To:	sca-cooks at Ansteorra.ORG
> Subject:	Re: SC - spices vs. herbs?
> 
> HI all from AM
> I am asked:
> 
> > What are some examples of medieval spices made from non-plant material?
> > 
> > Salt would be one I imagine. Can anyone think of others? Perhaps alum?
> > 
> 
> lets see...
> musk?  I know they used this as a flavoring agent in late period,
> especially desserts. Salt was the one I was originally thinking of when I
> said "non-plant material". I dont recall any recipes using alum as a
> flavoring or preservative agent (but that doesnt mean there's any). 
> 
> anyone else think of any? It's like medieval food Jeopardy! "I'll take
> non-plant material Spices for $300, Alex..."
> 
> --Anne-Marie
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