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The Elder in History, Myth and Cookery
✍️ Loohuizen, Ria
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📝 Description: The Elder in History, Myth and Cookery
Ria Loohuizen has pursued the elder into every corner of history, literature, and kitchen usefulness. In an evocative text, she explores its meaning to early physicians, its place in mythology and folklore, its occurrence in literature and gives maximum exposure to recipes for medicaments as well as delicious sweet dishes and drinks.
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This book is not for the casual baker seeking quick, standardized recipes. It demands patience from readers who may find historical digressions or medicinal preparations less appealing than immediate culinary utility. The sparse promotional material suggests a niche appeal, catering to those specifically interested in elderberry's cultural weight rather than its general cooking versatility. Readers expecting a straightforward, modern cookbook will likely be disappointed by the emphasis on myth and folklore over step-by-step instructions. It is best suited for the dedicated enthusiast of ingredient history who values context as much as consumption.
