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Episode 277: Ancient Syrian Cuisine
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Length:
51 minutes
Released:
Jul 20, 2017
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Podcast episode
Description
Scents and Flavors is a 13th century Syrian cookbook which historian and Arabic scholar Charles Perry has edited and translated. Unlike many early recipe manuals this book gives us a glimpse of the social history of the medieval period in Syria. Charles talks about an inventive cuisine that elevates simple ingredients by combining various aromas of herbs, spaces, fruits and flower essences. He shares stories and descriptions of ingredients and recipes for food and drink as well as the fragrances that garnish the meals and perfume the diners.
Released:
Jul 20, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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