SC - OT - Pseudo-Medievaloid Cookery Saves the Day

[Stefan li Rous]

Akim Yaroslavich commented:
> Oh yes, that is quite correct.  However, as a
> dealer in precious stones, I have no problems
> in getting things like lapis lazuli, malacite and
> most other of these materials at a very reasonable
> (wholesale or less) price. 

Is it possible to get second-grade, non-jewel grade precious 
stones that would work fine for this? Or is there even
such a thing?

> I even have sold natural
> pearls for those who want to try a Cleopatra 
> Cocktail to impress their cronnies.  Sounds dreadful
> tasting to me though.

Is this where the pearl(s) are ground up and then drunk in a
beverage? If so, I believe this was done in the medieval period
as well. See this file in the ACCESSORIES section of my files.
I believe there is a recipe in there.
pearls-msg        (17K) 11/19/99    Period pearls. Use in jewelry and elsewhere.

I think I'll stick to "Tums".
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