[Sca-cooks] A question about dates and marzipan

Laura C. Minnick lcm at jeffnet.org
Tue Dec 9 15:01:20 PST 2008


Jennifer Carlson wrote:
> Is there any textual evidence for almond- or marzipan-stuffed dates in period?  I've run across a modern reference to them as a "traditional Scottish treat" (for what that's worth), but it got me to wondering.
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> Talana
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Unlikely, I'd think. Scotland doesn't seem to have many date palms. ;-)

(However, stuffing dates with goat cheese is incredibly decadent and I 
have been know to park myself near the treat tray if they're on the table.)

'Lainie

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