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“Preparation of elaborate types of foods, one
of the prerequisites of most complex societies” Butter 2 Tbs 1 MELT the butter in a
developed in the classical Greek period, the first Spring large saucepan over
A society to enjoy what we would call “cuisine”. Onions medium heat. Add the
Food preparation developed further during the Hellenistic and 1 bunch, spring onion and cook
Roman periods. white gently until translucent,
part only,
Until then, banquets for the kings of Sumer, Akkad and Babylon chopped about 5 minutes. Add the
were simple feasts of whole animals such as an ox, a horse or a stock and bring to a boil.
camel roasted in huge ovens. The Assyrian kings, however, Reduced Add the peas, reduce the
Sodium
developed the art of eating further, holding feasts in their gardens Chicken heat, and simmer until
because of the mild climate. In fact, the hanging gardens of Stock 2 cups tender, about 3 minutes.
Babylon and the garden of the eighth-century BCE Assyrian king, Frozen Peas 2 REMOVE from the heat
Merodachbaladan, were famous. This king grew mint in his garden, 500 g and allow to cool for
along with other aromatic plants, mainly for their special scents. about 10 minutes. Add
Bible references to mint are to be found in Matthew 23:23: “Woe Fresh Mint the mint leaves and
Leaves
unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye pay tithe of ¼ cup, purée the soup with
mint and anise and cumin, and have omitted the weightier matters additional a stick blender or in
of law, judgment, mercy and faith.” for garnish batches in a blender.
Mint or “Menthe” is the name given any plant belonging to the Salt to taste Thin with a little water
family % 0 !ƫ(also called )% ! !). It is widely distributed and if necessary. Season
is usually an easily recognizable perennial herb because it creeps Freshly to taste with salt and
Ground
underground, sending up leafy shoots, Black pepper.
PHOTOS THIS usually hairy, every season. The stems have Pepper
SPREAD CLOCKWISE four edges and are slightly reddish. The to taste 3 SERVE warm or chilled,
FROM LEFT
Mint in flower; reddish-violet flowers of mint, usually small Fresh Chives garnished with chives
Mint tea. and clustered at leaf joints often forming for garnish and mint.
spikes, usually have an upper and lower lip.

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