[Sca-cooks] Re: Tuna, tuna, tuna

[Decker, Terry D.]

Bonito and tuna are considered distinct now, but the usage of various
non-scientific names permits generalizations that can be confusing.  One of
the problems in translating manuscripts is determining whether an author is
making a specific reference or is using a degree of generality.
Archestratus's Life of Luxury is a classic example of trying to translate
fish names.

Bear

> My mistake -- I should have said they are not the same genus. 
> I was mostly
> thinking about flavor and texture differences. Bonito and tuna were
> considered distinct in period, but of course if a recipe 
> worked for one fish
> it would very likely have been used for any similar fish depending on
> availability.
> 
> Cynara