an Egyptian-made ebony table inlaid with ivory and faience;
tunny baked with goat-cheese;
squid fried with garlic and olive oil;
chickens on spits;
roast potatoes;
tomatoes;
avocadoes;
fresh bread;
wine;
scents of perfumed resin and jasmine;
cool evening air.
SM Stirling, On The Oceans Of Eternity (New York, 2000), Chapter Four, p. 70.
Addendum: Evidence of trans-Atlantic trade. See Comments.
6 comments:
Kaor, Paul!
And of course Isketerol learned about avocadoes, potatoes, tomatoes, and chocolate from the Nantucketers. Here we see a feast worthy of Nicholas van Rijn!
Sean
Sean,
Yes. I was about to add an Addendum to the effect that this menu results from trans-Atlantic trade.
Paul.
Kaor, Paul!
I should have thought of that expression as well. That these new foods were introduced to Europe by the new trans-Atlantic trade springing up after Nantucket "appeared."
Sean
*Ahem* Curse you, Paul, for putting that picture of chocolate cake here! I'm ALREADY having trouble trying to diet!
David,
I am wild about the roast potatoes as well.
Paul.
Kaor, David!
Ha! I sympathize! I've been trying to lose weight too! (Smiles)
Sean
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