[Sca-cooks] Probably OOP but just wondering.

[Philip & Susan Troy]

Terry Decker wrote:

> You can grow potatoes just about anywhere, so I would guess they could be
> grown in Jerusalem.  Unfortunately, both white and sweet potatoes are New
> World, as is chocolate.  Sweet potatoes were in general use late in period,
> white potatoes were generally neglected and chocolate didn't get into
> widespread use until the 17th Century.
>
> Bear
>
>
>>and they were WONDERFUL! Would latkas be somewhat period? Would (or could)
>>potatoes be grown in Jerusalem? Inquiring minds wish to know :). Duke
>>Cariadoc, this is to you:Did Muslims use chocolate back in the Middle Ages?
>>And if they did, what did they use it for?
>>
>>Misha

Of course, latkes made from matzoh meal and no potatoes aren't half bad, either, and could have been made in period by Jews living anywhere. Of course, that in itself is not proof that they did.



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