Sugar confusion

[bunnyjadwiga]

Why is it that so many people are so convinced that beet sugar (invented in the Napoleonic era) is *more* ancient and specifically medieval than cane sugar (the original form of sugar)? Why do people think that cane sugar was not available in the middle ages and renaissance?

What can we do to combat this?

Comments

Class/Gavan

[bunnyjadwiga.livejournal.com]

We definitely need to get Gavan teaching more. Also, we need to reach people who currently don't take classes.

More exposure to sugarwork in the EK might be helpful.
Izzy, we must get together and experiment!