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Researching the trials and tribulations of a Renaissance foodĀ taster meant that I had to become familiar with the court cuisineĀ of the period, the ingredients used in their preparation, and mostĀ vitally, the politics of the kitchen. I was delighted to find thatĀ many of Platinaās recipes can still be enjoyed today; I haveĀ made cabbage stuffed with walnuts, chicken fried with dicedĀ lemon, and my personal favorite, cherry cheesecake.
From Peter's list on the brilliance of the Italian Renaissance.
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