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Nostradamus: Culinary Prophet of Cherry Jelly

In an engaging episode of "Tasting History," host Max Miller embarks on an insightful culinary journey to recreate a recipe for cherry jelly penned by the famous 16th-century prophet, Nostradamus. Surprisingly, Nostradamus is not only known for his cryptic predictions about the future but also for his talent in the kitchen. His 1552 treatise, "Traite des fardemens et des confitures," includes an intriguing array of recipes, among which are two variants of cherry jelly.

The Jelly Recipe

Miller introduces the audience to the elaborate jelly recipe, emphasizing that while Nostradamus wrote that his version was “more delicate and expensive,” it adorned the tables of nobility. The recipe is detailed and specific:

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