[Sca-cooks] demanding diners quote

[Robin Carroll-Mann]

On 14 Nov 2002, at 13:22, jenne at fiedlerfamily.net wrote:

> So, "Regional Cuisines of Medieval Europe" is delivered via ILL. And I
> open it and what do I see as the header for the Spain section?
>
> "Some who in their own homes made do with sardines, in the homes of others
> demand sweets; they disdain mutton, but ask for adafinas; which they will
> not eat-- they say-- without bacon or chicken." -- Juan Ruiz, Arciprieste
> de Hita.

Human nature hasn't changed much in a handful of centuries.

> So I guess every head cook has his/her challenges.

I've never had any special requests at one of my feasts -- just
questions about ingredients.  But maybe I'm overdue for an attack
of the finicky feasters.  :-)

> -- Jadwiga Zajaczkowa   jenne at fiedlerfamily.net


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