[Sca-cooks] Raw vs. cooked foods, was: Period food myths

[Robin Carroll-Mann]

On 7 Sep 2001, at 12:53, Tara wrote:

> However, I know of little menu documentation for *serving* foods raw,
> which is why I generally avoid it in my own practice.

The _Arte de Cortar_ (The Art of Carving) by Enrique de Villena,
1423, contains instructions for carving various fruits and vegetables.
 In many cases, he explains how to carve a particular foodstuff if it
is to be served raw.  For example, carrots.

Villena was a courtier, and he was writing for the instruction of
gentlemen who would be serving in a noble household, so I think
we can take this as an indication that some fruits and veggies were
served raw in a formal dining situation.


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Barony of Settmour Swamp, East Kingdom
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