[Sca-cooks] a sampling of ancient Roma

[Stefan li Rous]

Aurelia said:
> These are the recipes I am planning for an upcoming meal with ancient
> Roman reenactors in my area.  I hope you enjoy them!
>
> (Gustatio)


Thanks. But I'm confused. Are you Aurelia? Or Gustatio? Or is the  
latter not a name? Or is one for your Roman reenactment group and  
Aurelia is your SCA name?

Can you post the original recipes (in English!) or at least tell us  
where they are from? For instance, why do you think the "beets" in  
the following recipe are the beet roots, rather than the beet leaves?  
We've had some inconclusive discussions on whether both or period or  
not.

Also, since you are in Bryn Gwlad, where did you find the "Sweet  
raisin wine"? I think I might like to try this, but I'm not sure  
where to find it. Maybe Central Market has it?

Stefan

> BEETS WITH LEEKS IN WINE
>
> Whole beets
> 3 thinly sliced leeks
> Ground pepper
> Cumin
> Beet stock
> Sweet raisin wine
>
> Cook beets, drain and keep the liquid. Slice the beets. Put them in a
> saucepan with leeks.
>
> Grind pepper and cumin. Add to the leeks and beets. Then add stock
> and sweet wine.
>
> Pour this sauce over the vegetables, bring to a boil, then simmer
> till leeks are cooked.

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