[Sca-cooks] Food Trivia

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In 1191, England's Richard the Lion Hearted leads the 3rd Crusade in a
victory over Saracen leader Saladin. As a peace offering, Saladin presents
Richard with a sweet treat made with a special ingredient from Lebanon. Can
you name the special ingredient, and the name the treat is known by today?


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 Saladin served Richard 'charbet' made with snow from the Lebanese mountains
and flavored with fruit.  Known today as Sorbet in France, Sorbetto in
Italy.



Quote:
"The waste of many good materials, the vexation that frequently attends such
mismanagements, and the curses not unfrequently bestowed on cooks with the
usual reflection, that whereas God sends good meat, the devil sends cooks."
E. Smith, 'The Compleat Housewife'



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