In 1949 Robert Cummings pioneered the study of the Ice Trade with his book, The American Ice Harvests. In his introductory chapter he mentions the trade of natural ice taking place in Charleston, South Carolina as early as 1799.[1] Under closer inspection, one can pinpoint the trade of natural ice to Charleston as early as … Continue reading The Southern Ice Trade
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Greek & Roman “Ketchup”
Garum is a fermented fish sauce used by ancient Greece, Rome and even Byzantium. Liquamen is similar to garum and they were sometimes considered the same thing. Garum is made from fish intestines and salt to create a "liqueur." It in many cases was used to salt foods, because it would add moisture instead of … Continue reading Greek & Roman “Ketchup”
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