[Sca-cooks] Query about verjus...urgent!!

[Terry Decker]

Verjuice derives from the Old French "verd" which means both "unripe" and 
"green" (as in the color green), as near as I can tell.

 That being said, Taillevent says the following, "The following for a green 
colour (or to give a tart taste):  parsley, herb bennet, sorrel, vine leaves 
or vine shoots, currants, or green wheat in winter.  For steeping:  white 
wine, verjuice, vinegar, water, greasy broth, cow's milk and almond milk." 
(Sculley, The Viander of Taillevent)

I think that the verjus of green wheat may be referring to a green colored 
juice rather than the verjus made of unripe fruit.

Bear

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Hi folks,
Got a question:  has anyone ever heard of verjus being either made out of,
or containing green wheat?  I can't find any references to it but my
knowledge, resources and experience may be limited!

If you could respond right away, I'd be grateful!!

Kiri