SC - An example of what Most people think was eaten in Period

[Decker, Terry D.]

> The only
> question I have is- are green beans period?
> 
While there are some recipes which call for green beans, it is most likely a
varietal of fava.  Green beans as we know them are of New World origin.

>  The Roast Beef is debatable since we
> know that they roasted meat, but beef wasn't suggested as being healthy.
> Olaf
> 
Markham has a section on roasting meats including beef, but it is more
general commentary than recipe.  And, IIRC, Charlemagne's biographer
(contemporary) commented that he preferred his beef to be roasted, while his
physicians wanted him to eat it boiled.

Bear