Anatu was a servant-girl in the court of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon between 600-530 B.C. She worked alongside her older sister preparing rich cuisine that included beef, mutton, pig, goat meat, eggs and stews made with flavorful gravy rich with animal fat. Anatu had the important task of presenting the prepared food to the king and his court. She was careful to garnish the dishes with fresh greens, chicken gizzards, and bird feathers when she felt especially creative. One day, a loud commotion erupted throughout the king’s court. “What does this mean?” Anatu asked her sister. “There is talk that Read More