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AntiquityNOW Month: Factoid Friday! Ancient Cheese and the Mummy of Invention

Image credit: Wang da Gang

Image credit: Wang da Gang

Cheese may not be the first thought that comes to mind when Chinese mummies are mentioned, but some of those very mummies—dating back to 1615 BCE—have been found with curds of cheese on their persons. Have we piqued your curiosity? Click here to learn more about how the Chinese made cheese thousands of years ago, including their innovative technology using the ancient superfood kefir (recipe included).

Bon Appetit Wednesday! Ancient Magical Kefir

Image courtesy of Yuriybrisk on Wikimedia Commons.

Image courtesy of Yuriybrisk on Wikimedia Commons.

We’ve written before about the benefits of looking to our past for nutritious foods. Many ancient cultures thrived in part because of the healthy, natural staples in their diets such as amaranth and quinoa in Mesoamerica, the adzuki bean in Japan and seaweed in Asia and the British Isles. Today, we’re bringing you a recipe for a delicious smoothie that features an ancient ingredient called kefir. It’s the perfect nutrient-packed start to your morning. Continue reading