Food In The 1600s

In Latin, onion was translated to large pearl. Ancient Egyptians worshipped onions.They buried them and and presented baskets full of them at funerals. The popsicle was actually created on accident by an 11 year old in 1905. His name was Frank Epperson. An Ethiopian legend thought that the power from caffeine was found when he witnessed a goat's energetic behavior after eating berries of the coffee plant. He went to the extent of trying them himself and felt the same buzzing feeling. Food is different in ways including the preparation, flavor, and storage from the 1600s to the 2000s. In the 1600s, everything eaten was freshly picked and made. Any meat they had was shot and skinned from the men in the house. All dairy products came from the cows on the farm. Vegetables, crops, and fruits were made in the lands of farmers. Now, in the 2000s, almost everything we eat is from a store where it is packaged and processed. Fast food restaurants, movie theaters, and venders are filled with foods high in carbohydrates, added sugars, and unhealthy fats. Fruits and vegetables are even processed. These foods are put through a factory and end up in …show more content…
In the 1600s, all anybody had was the meat they killed themselves, vegetables and fruits they grew themselves, and dairy products they made from the milk from their cow. Seasonings were not used until the 1800s. Seasonings allow your food to have more flavor and spices. Salt was essential to all humans at this time because in order to store their food in jars, underground. Salt was put into the jar so the foods can be preserved longer. Seasonings and spices can even reduce calorie intake. Instead of adding gravy to chicken and pointless calories, spices add flavor without calories. Different herbs are associated with different ethnic groups. With the right spices and herbs you can create a global dish. Seasonings and spices adds flavor to your food and