There was a saying that every Israeli housewife knew how to make eggplant 100 different ways. Most though, probably don’t know its botanical definition is a berry. Its origins are unknown, but it was cultivated in southern and eastern Asia since prehistory. We also know it because of its popularity throughout the Mediterranean since the Middle Ages. Raw, it is 92 percent water, 6 percent carbs and 1 percent protein. Some historians believe pasta originated in Italy, but most are convinced Marco Polo actually brought it back from his epic voyage to China.
