CHAPTER 1
Between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers the first sophisticated cuisine was born. In the temples and palaces of Mesopotamia luxurious banquets were held and professional cooks manned the kitchen. From Mesopotamia came the first written recipes in human history and they portray a multitude of features indicating a complex cuisine that is both sumptuous and spectacular. The first taverns also appeared here in which beer was the principal product.
