I thought a snapshot of what people ate in first century Palestine would be interesting to learn about. Basically...the woman’s daily job included preparing food for her family. They would grind grain, bake bread, milk the animals, and make cheese. I think we should get a goat, just so I could watch Yvette try and milk it! ;-)
Don't worry, she doesn't read my blog.
Typically a family ate two meals: Breakfast – light or small amounts of food taken to work; and Dinner – A large meal with cheese, wine, vegetables and fruits, and eggs. As for meat, fish was most common, followed by chicken or fowl. Red meat (beef and lamb) was served only on special occasions, and pork and crustaceans were absolutely forbidden.
Most foods were boiled or stewed in a big pot and seasoned with salt, onions, garlic, cumin, coriander, mint, dill, and mustard. Food was sweetened with wild honey or syrups from dates or grapes.
Food was generally served in a common bowl and eaten by dipping in with the fingers.
- Taken from JesusCentral.com
Ha,Ha,Ha...I can milk a goat and can show you how. I'd rather feed her though.
ReplyDeleteI do read your blog, just on days you don't ask me if I read your blog. ;)
I have no doubt Yvette could milk a goat. I have faith in her ablilities. But I know she would rather take care of them. She is so good with all kinds of animals.
ReplyDeleteYes, she would probably set up a room in the house so she can take them in as pets.
ReplyDeleteShe also reminded me that she has milked a goat before (when she was a child) and that she could easily do it again.
oh well, i have been wrong before. Once. :-)