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Category Archives: Ancient

Ancient “beer” (except it’s not)

This was an unqualified success. This technique would be incredibly
attractive to ancient people.

Posted byThomas DuBoisJanuary 29, 2023March 2, 2024Posted inAncientTags:Fermentation, food, Millet, recipeLeave a comment on Ancient “beer” (except it’s not)

San 糝: 3,000-year-old rice cakes (10th century BCE)

I made these using a cup of cooked rice that I smashed up with a mortar and pestle into a sticky paste

Posted byThomas DuBoisJanuary 29, 2023March 2, 2024Posted inAncientTags:Cakes and breads, food, recipe, RiceLeave a comment on San 糝: 3,000-year-old rice cakes (10th century BCE)

Lixia 立夏, Summer begins

Thomas DuBois's avatar by Thomas DuBois May 5, 2025

Cuisine along China’s Grand Canal

Thomas DuBois's avatar by Thomas DuBois May 5, 2025

Xian 苋, The tasty surprise lurking in your garden

Thomas DuBois's avatar by Thomas DuBois April 12, 2025
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