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100 1 _aEvelyn, John,
_d1620-1706
245 1 0 _aAcetaria: A Discourse of Sallets
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-04-01
508 _aProduced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"Acetaria: A Discourse of Sallets" by John Evelyn is a horticultural and culinary treatise written in the late 17th century. This work explores the various types and preparations of salads, or "sallets," emphasizing the importance of plants and herbs in the diet, particularly in relation to vegetarianism. It includes recipes and practical advice on gardening, showcasing Evelyn's passion for the cultivation of plants and the joys of a meatless diet. The opening of "Acetaria" introduces the reader to the author's intent and background. John Evelyn reflects on the historical significance of salads, categorizing them as compositions of fresh herbs and vegetables consumed raw or prepared in various ways. He delves into the etymology of the term "sallet" and presents the essential ingredients and qualities of different plants used in salads, thus establishing a foundation for the recipes and instructions that follow. This section not only sets the stage for a deeper exploration of gardening and cooking but also conveys Evelyn's appreciation for the intersection of nature and culinary art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVegetables -- Early works to 1800
653 _aHerbs -- Early works to 1800
653 _aSalad greens -- Early works to 1800
653 _aSalads -- Early works to 1800
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15517
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