[Sca-cooks] Pomecitron

[lilinah at earthlink.net]

I wrote:
>>  I am currently reading "Travels in Persia 1627-1629" by Thomas
>>  Herbert. In his descriptions of fresh fruits he frequently mentions
>>  the "pomecitron" - he also mentions "oranges" and "lemons" -
>>  apparently the oranges were sweet since he discusses eating them as
>>  is. I wonder if anyone has any idea what it is...
>>
>>  Anahita

David Friedman wrote:
>  Could it just be a citron? Is he eating it straight, or is it used in
>  cooking?

Then Johnnae posted other possibilities.

Let me note that Herbert isn't doing any cooking. He's travelling in 
a caravan through Persia with an Ambassador from England and an 
Englishman working for the Shah of Persia (both of whom die during 
the course of their travels). He mentions a number of fruits, the 
kinds that are, for the most part, eaten out of hand, although he 
includes lemons among them and comments on their pleasant taste. I 
don't recall him saying anything very specific about pomecitrons, 
just lists them.

I've got to get going - i have to do laundry and buy some food and 
i'm still working on new garb for Junr Crwon, a camping event i have 
to drive a couple hours to today... I will post exact quotes when i 
get back Sunday evening.

Anahita