Michael Crichton
What is the name of the dessert served in “Timeline” by Michael Crichton?
Okay in the book Timeline a pastry is served that is modeled to look like a person or a place. There’s a term for this used in the book but I can’t remember what it is, and can’t find my household’s copy of the book. Any ideas?
I’m pretty sure you’re talking about a “subtlety”, or “soteltie” – there were various ways of spelling it in Medieval times.
I’ve only just started the book and, for your question, leafed through it – but I think that must be it! Subtleties were ornate confections designed to stun the eye in Medieval feasts.
Edit – found it! “”My Lord, a subtlety.”
“A subtlety? Very well – but be quick.”
“My Lord,” the man said, bowing and simultaneously flicking his fingers. Two young boys raced forward with a tray on their shoulders.
“My Lord, the first subtlety – haslet.”
The tray showed pale coils of intestines and an animal’s large testicles and penis. Oliver walked around the tray, peering closely.
“The innards of the boar, brought back from the hunt,” he said, nodding. “Quite convincing.” He turned to the Professor. “You approve the work of my kitchen?”
“I do, my Lord. Your subtlety is both traditional and well executed. The testicles are particularly well made.”
“Thank you, sir,” the chef said, bowing. “They are heated sugar and prunes, if it please. And the intestines are strung fruit covered with a batter of egg and ale, and then honey.”
“Good, good,” Oliver said. “You will serve this before the second course?”
“I will, Lord Oliver.”
“And what of the other subtlety?”
“Marchepane, my Lord, colored with dandelion and saffron.” The chef bowed and gestured, and more boys came running with another platter. This held an enormous model of the fortress of Castelgard, its battlements five feet high, all done in pale yellow, matching the actual stones. The confection was accurate down to small details, and included tiny flags from the sugary battlements.”
(“Timeline” by Michael Crichton)
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