[Sca-cooks] poudre forte

[Michael Acord]

I have read this thread for some time, but still have a basic question:
 What does one DO with poudre forte?  TYIA.
    Mike Acord

kattratt wrote:

> Ok this is a question from someone who was looking for my shopping list
> and drew a blank...
> Exactly what are grains of paradise....
> And I do mean other than Hops for beer or grain for alcohol....
> LOL
> Nichola
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> Jill Koski wrote:
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>> bject: Re: [Sca-cooks] Powder Fort
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>> =93Powder fort is a spice mixture mentioned in various
>> period recipes;
>> we h=
>> ave not yet been able to find a description of what spices
>> it contains.
>>
>> The Pepperer's Guild sells it at their site.  The
>> "Traveling Dysshes, etc" cookbook by Siobhan Medhbh
>> O'Roarke and Cordelia Toser lists their combination as:
>>
>> 1/2 tsp fresh ginger
>> 1/2 t fresh nutmeg
>> 1/2 t mace powder
>> 1 t finely ground black pepper
>> 1/2 t ground grains of paradise
>> 1/2 t cubeb, ground
>>
>> They also mention that after 6 months or so, it may need to
>> be replaced or refreshed.
>>
>> Lady Johanna
>> Skerrstrand
>> Northshield
>> Midrealm
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