D.D. SaquaFrom the Mountains to The Valley: Grilled Sirloin SteakThe Taurus Mountains are a mountain complex in southern Turkey, separating the Mediterranean coastal region from the central Anatolian…5d ago5d ago
D.D. SaquaSprouts of Glory: Oven-Roasted AsparagusHumans have been eating asparagus for over 2,000 years. Originating in the Mediterranean, this vegetable was eaten in Ancient Egypt…Jul 17Jul 17
D.D. SaquaFood of the Gods: Chocolate Chip Skillet CookieBoth the Maya and Aztec people considered chocolate an aphrodisiac. They are purported to have held a belief in the life-giving properties…Jul 15Jul 15
D.D. SaquaThe Spice of Life: Soft Ginger CookiesIt is believed gingerbread was first baked in Europe at the end of the 11th century, when returning crusaders brought back the custom of…Jul 12Jul 12
D.D. SaquaNot Mushroom for Improvement: Cream of Mushroom SoupPrehistoric man foraged for mushrooms. 13,000-year-old archaeological sites in Chile contained edible mushroom species. One mummy of a man…Jul 10Jul 10
D.D. SaquaDon’t be Shellfish: Over the Moon Delicious Crab CakesAccording to Greek legend, Carcinus was a giant crab who sided with the Hydra against Heracles during one of his Twelve Labors. When it…Jul 8Jul 8
D.D. SaquaThe Great Invention: Banana Breadbananas were not the delicious and widely-accessible fruits we know today. About 7000 years ago, the flesh was nearly inedible. At that…Jul 5Jul 5
D.D. SaquaProfuse Paradise: Easy Baked Pork ChopsAround 4900 B.C., the noble pig was domesticated in China. Then, by 1500 B.C., they were being raised in Europe. Before that, the pig dates…Jul 3Jul 3
D.D. SaquaSumptuous Solace: Lemon Poppy Seed MuffinsPoppy seeds add a mild nuttiness and light crunch to baked goods. The Romans knew this, incorporating them in breads along with parsley and…Jul 1Jul 1
D.D. SaquaMedieval Times: Carrot CakeEarliest evidence of humans using and consuming carrots can be traced back to around 3000 BC, in the dry and hot lands of Iran and…Jun 28Jun 28
