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What S pices Are -. Spices: an object that can preserve food, and make food taste better. There are many different types of spices like: salt, pepper, and olive oil. INFORMATION.
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What Spices Are - • Spices: an object that can preserve food, and make food taste better. There are many different types of spices like: salt, pepper, and olive oil.
INFORMATION • Spices are important for health too! Now we know that garlic improves your cholesterol and ginger helps soothe your stomach. Doctors recommend them as a natural way to be healthier.
During the Tangdynasty, spices became a HUGE trade item. *Think of Christopher Columbus – why was he trying to find shortcut to Asia?
IMPORTANCE • *Think of Christopher Columbus – why was he trying to find shortcut to Asia? • He wanted a • Faster way to • Asia – spices!!!
Multiple Choice Question • Which two spices are especially beneficial to your health? (We Americans act as though we just discovered them?). • A. Cinnamon and sugar • B. Ginger and garlic • C. Peppercorn and cardammon • D. Wine and vinegar