SC - Saxon Violets
Sue Clemenger
mooncat at in-tch.com
Mon Mar 27 18:19:17 PST 2000
> The accompanying commentary
> states that asparagas was known in England as early as 1000 C.E. I know
> that Italian sources, like Platina, have references to it, but even
> Epulario has nothing.
Gerard says:
ch171 Of Spearage or Asparagus
The Vertues
The first sprouts or naked tender shoots hereof oftentimes be sodden in flesh
broth and eaten; or boiled in faire water and seasoned with oile, vinegar, salt,
and pepper, then are served up as a sallad; they are pleasant to the taste.
- -Magdalena
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