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Old 28-03-2005, 12:02 AM
 
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o8TY wrote:
I am looking for ancient Greek or Roman references to the blanching

of
plants whilst still growing.

I know this was done for celery and asparagus but have yet to find
quotations.

Any help greatly appreciated.


Do you know what words they used for "blanch"? Then we can look for
clues in the dictionaries which give author references.

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Mike.