[Sca-cooks] Re: Sun-Dried Tomatoes

[Terry Decker]

Your reference is probably from Gerard's Herbal, originally published in 
1597, although the 1633 edition is what one usually finds.

Other possible early references are Matthiolus "Commentarii" 1554 (a greater 
elaboration on his 1544 work which is the first reference to the tomato in 
Europe) or Dodoens "Cruydt-Boeck" 1554.  Most other references are directed 
at the New World or are 16th Century.

Being a chef or a culinary school does not ensure that the answers one gets 
are valid.  Culinary history is a different field from cooking.

Bear

From: "Brandon Withey" <vladimir_armbruster at hotmail.com>


> >and if in sauces, was this from a period cookery book? 
> >Do<br>>tell!<br>
>
> The reference to period use of tomatoes in sauces was found in the 
> Florilegium, and that, in turn, I believe referenced a cook book.  When 
> all is said and done, I'll give you all a list of sources.
>
> (My current cheat - Asking Molto Mario.. Hey, he's a professional chef, he 
> might know, right?  *IF* I ever hear back from him.  That, and I'll be 
> sending a few missives to the Italian Culinary School in Rome.)