[Sca-cooks] Old World vs. New World

[Stefan li Rous]

Helena asked:
> Anybody have a handy list or web site with Old World and New World
> fruits and veggies?
There is a little bit in this file:
fd-New-World-msg  (12K) 11/ 6/03    16th C. food of and from the New 
World.
  http://www.florilegium.org/files/FOOD-BY-REGION/fd-New-World-msg.html

> Also looking for a mixed fruit compote recipe to be used as a dessert
> topping.  Anything period?
I usually here compost compared to compote, but it is more vinegary 
than sweet.
compost-msg       (35K)  3/27/01    A pickled food of fruits and 
vegetables.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/FOOD/compost-msg.html

Stefan
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