Leuven University Library acquires first edition of Koocboec

The University Library of KU Leuven adds a copy of the 1st edition of the Koocboec to its collection. The acquisition has been financed by the Jan Roegiersfonds, established by the former head librarian of the university.

Garrelt Verhoeven met het 'Koocboec' van Magirus
Garrelt Verhoeven with a copy of the 1st edition of the ‘Koocboec’ of Magirus recently acquired by the KU Leuven. The important cookery book was first printed in Leuven in 1612. – Photo: Rob Stevens – (c) KU Leuven – Foto: Rob Stevens – (c) KU Leuven

Zo kun je jouw boodschappen langer bewaren

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Het is heerlijk om te koken met verse ingrediënten. Helaas kun je verse producten niet eeuwig bewaren en overkomt het ons wel eens dat we etenswaren weg moeten gooien. Super zonde! Gelukkig zijn er handige tips zodat je jouw producten wat langer kan bewaren. Hieronder delen we ze met jou! Heb jij nog goede bewaartips? […]

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A private alchemy: Cooking as Leonardo did

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Only in 1981 the precious Codex Romanoff was discovered. This was where Leonardo used to take note of these recipes and thoughts on cookery and etiquette. The codex also shows diverse projects for machines, designed by Leonardo himself, as aids in kitchen work. These are absolutely amazing gadgets. From the spaghetti stretcher to the pepper grinder inspired by the Sforza tower, this manuscript is an amazing source, not only for the cooking tradition of the Italian 16th century, but also a mirror which reflects another facet of his genius!

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