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Apicius, De re culinaria recipe collection
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A recipe is a set of instructions that describe how to prepare a culinary dish. The earliest known written recipes date from approximately 1600 BC and come from an Akkadian tablet of southern Babylonia. There are also ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics depicting the preparation of food. Many ancient Greek recipes are such as Mithaecus's cookbook was published, but most of it has been lost.
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A market is a location where people gather for the purchase and sale of provisions, livestock, and other goods. In different parts of the world, a marketplace may be described as a souk (from the Arabic), bazaar (from the Persian), a fixed Mercado (Spanish), or itinerant tianguis (Mexico), or palengke (Philippines). Some markets operate daily and are permanent markets while others are held once a week or on specified days during a year such as wine and food festivals.
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| Irish Flag Vegetable Medley | |||
| March 16, 2018 | |||
| It is almost time for St. Patrick's Day once again where the Patron Saint of Ireland is celebrated for his lives work in a large feast, while others party at local Irish pubs and restaurants, and around the world there are parades and dying of rivers green. This recipe is good for any time of the year, but especially to show patriotism to Ireland. Being American with no Irish descent, it still is a yummy dish to try. | ||
| Clearwater Beach Taste Fest | |||
| July 1, 2017 | |||
 | The Clearwater Beach Taste Fest 2017 has entered its 8th year and is a large food festival with some wines available, and over 30 local restaurants that participate along with local bands like The Black Honkeys, all situated next to the white sandy beaches near pier 60. | ||
| Peruvian Cuisine - Ají Verde Sauce | |||
| January 6, 2016 | |||
| Ají Verde Sauce is a semi-spicy Peruvian sauce that often contains tomatoes, cilantro (coriander), ají pepper, onions, and water. Ají has been prepared in Andean countries such as Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru since the time of the Incas, who called it uchu. In Colombia and Ecuador, food is traditionally mild so ají can be added to almost any dish to add some flavor and spice. | ||
| A History Of Afghan Cuisine And Food Culture | |||
| October 30, 2013 | |||
| The Qabili Pilau dish of lamb with yellow rice, carrots, and raisins pictured to the left is one of many recipes from Afghanistan. The linked article - Afghan Cuisine- covers markets, culture, recipes, and a history of the food, and how wars and politics have created the food culture that exists today. This is an extensive article on the history of Afghan cuisine, along the five years I spent there and what I learned. | ||
| Converting A Recipe Card From Imperial To Metric | |||
| May 1, 2013 | |||
 | Do you use the metric or imperial systems for a living, then suddenly you are confronted by dealing with the opposite? This article is a comprehensive listing of how to convert basic measurements from a cookbook or recipe card with ease. |
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