" In ancient times, mustard was primarily considered a medicinal plant rather than a culinary one, being used from everything from a cure for toothaches to a poultice used to treat all manner of illnesses
AncientEgyptians used savory in love potions. The Roman writer Pliny created the Latin name Satureja, which is based on satyr, the half-man / half-goat creature of ancient mythology
Known as “honeybread” or “spice bread” gingerbreads date back as far as ancientEgyptians. At the time, gingerbread was baked from rye flour mixed with honey and berry juice
AncientEgyptian people used honey for embalming their dead. Honey collection is an ancient activity. The art of beekeeping in ancient China appears to be untraceable and was used not only for culinary purposes, but also for practical health uses
Must-see exhibits at the MET include the impressive Asian collections, Leutze’s painting ‘Washington Crossing the Delaware’ in the American wing and the ancientEgyptian ‘Temple of Dendur’ in the Sackler wing
In ancient times, this herb was used for embalming by the Egyptians. The ancient Greeks burnt it as incense in their temples, believing that Thyme was a source of courage
In ancient times, people used to eat garlic before making a journey at night. The recent winner in the garlic cook-off was Spicy Garlic Butter Cookies with Garlic Goat Cheese and Honey
