SC - Are apricots period: was Period Kinds of apples/Pears

[david friedman]

> - Angelika
> 
> ZAKUSKY
> 
> Origin:  9th Century, Northern Russia
> 
> The cuisine of zakusky (meaning "to bite it down") are appetizers that are
> served to chase down shots of vodka.  Serving zakusky with vodka is a
> typical Russian dining custom, which dates back to the ninth century.  It
> was adopted from the convivial Scandinavian smorgasbord, or cold board,
> when
> Rurik became the first czar of Russia.  This tradition is usually
> conducted
> as a social hour in Russia as a chance to relish in frequent toasts before
> the main meal is served.
> 
What's the documentation for vodka in the 9th Century?  I can place
distillation of spirits in Europe in the 14th Century, but the 9th Century
is way too early according to my sources.

Bear
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