SC - Leftovers was Malaches (FoC 159)

[LrdRas at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/30/00 1:39:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
oftraquair at hotmail.com writes:


> I've wondered if the 2-step cooking is a form of preservation.  


Not in my experience. The multi-cooking steps produce a definite texture and 
taste that is lacking if the steps are left out. I am of the opinion that 
simply reproducing the recipe as it is written produces a dish that is 
similar to that which was intended. There is no need to read between the 
lines and attribute questionable reasons for multiple steps. Such a process 
is usually the result of comparing modern cooking and/or eating techniques 
with period ones and then trying to justify the different approach indicated 
in period recipes. What would be the purpose of such an exercise when it is 
clearly unneeded?

Ras
The test of good manners is to be patient with bad ones.- Solomon Ibn Gabirol