Day: 20 July 2013

Fresh peas for the aristocracy

July 20, 2013 No Comments

Native to Central Asia, peas were cultivated for a long time only for their dry seeds. It was not until the 17th century that people began to consume the fresh version, but it was so expensive that no one but wealthy aristocrats could afford it.

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