[Sca-cooks] Mallow Root Candy

[Stefan li Rous]

Aldyth asked:
<<< Is there a primary source for the Egyptian mallow root candy   
anywhere.  I
find many sources that quote or refer to it occurring, but not  the  
original. >>>

I'm not sure about an Egyptian source, but you might try here.

marshmallows-msg  (20K)  3/ 8/07    The original marshmallow treats,  
made from
                                        the Marsh Mallow plant.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/FOOD-SWEETS/marshmallows-msg.html

Stefan
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