ORIGIN In the East, cabbage was used since the 4,000 BC and was cultivated in North China. The Greeks called cabbage “krambe” while the Romans called it “brassica”. Legends say that Diogenes ate nothing but cabbage and drank nothing but water. Cabbage became common in Egypt as well as Rome and was considered a luxury vegetable regarded better than all other vegetables. In some traditions, it was advised to rinse infants in cabbage-eaters urine to cleanse and protect them from infection. Ancient Egyptians and Romans ate larger amounts of cabbage before a night of drinking and eating to allow them ...
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ORIGIN Ginger originated from the southern parts of ancient China. It gained popularity through India and the Middle East. In the 1st century, it made its way to Europe when the ancient Romans traded with India. It has a very rich history. The Indians and ancient Chinese used the root of ginger as a tonic to treat common ailments. Ginger was considered a luxury more than 5,000 years ago, half a kilo of ginger was the same price as a sheep! The Romans valued ginger as a strong symbol of strength and fertility. It is believed that Alexander the Great ...
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