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	<title>Living History Lectures</title>
	<link>http://livinghistorylectures.com</link>
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		<title>Sheep plucking</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In pre-Medieval times sheep were not shorn. The hair was plucked from
their bodies.
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		<link>http://livinghistorylectures.com/2012/05/15/sheep-plucking/</link>
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		<title>Greek medicine</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Saffron, cinnamon, and coriander were major components in ancient Greek
medicine.
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		<link>http://livinghistorylectures.com/2012/05/01/greek-medicine/</link>
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		<title>Maple Mustard Salmon</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Ingredients

4 (5-6 oz.) center-cut salmon fillets (1 inch thick)
3 Tbs. yellow mustard seeds
2 Tbs. Dijon mustard
2 Tbs. pure maple syrup
1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
¼ tsp. coarse salt
2 tsp. Olive oil
Spray oil or olive oil



Utensils

Small frying pad w/lid
Measuring spoons
Baking dish
Spoon
Spatula



Preheat oven to 350.  Heat the olive oil in the frying pan over low heat until hot. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://livinghistorylectures.com/2012/05/01/maple-mustard-salmon/</link>
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		<title>Fridge lighting</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The light inside a modern refrigerator gives off more illumination than was
enjoyed by most households in the 18th century.
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		<link>http://livinghistorylectures.com/2012/04/15/fridge-lighting/</link>
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		<title>Pepper value</title>
		<description><![CDATA[During the Middle Ages, one lb. of pepper could pay an English laborer for
2 weeks of work, bribe an official, or secure a bride. It was a very good
dowry.
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		<link>http://livinghistorylectures.com/2012/04/01/pepper-value/</link>
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		<title>Fried Artichokes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Ingredients

5 or 6 globe artichokes
salt
water
lemon juice
oil butter



Utensils

 knife and cutting board
cookpot
slotted spoon
strainer
fork
lemon reamer
frying pan
tongs
plate
paper towels
cookpot or microwave-safe bowl



Ingredients for batter

1/4 cup flour
1 egg yolk
pinch salt
milk



Utensils for batter

mixing bowl 
small bowl
wooden spoon



Juice the lemon.  Cover a plate with paper towels.  In a small bowl, separate the egg.  In the mixing bowl mix all [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://livinghistorylectures.com/2012/04/01/fried-artichokes/</link>
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		<title>Corsets</title>
		<description><![CDATA[19th century corsets reduced a woman’s waist by four inches and exerted
anywhere from 25-80 pounds of pressure per square inch on her body.
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		<link>http://livinghistorylectures.com/2012/03/15/corsets/</link>
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		<title>Egyptian women</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ancient Egyptian women were fortunate, because they were regarded as
totally equal to men as far as the law was concerned. They could own
property, borrow money, sign contracts, initiate divorce, and appear in court
as witnesses.
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		<link>http://livinghistorylectures.com/2012/03/01/egyptian-women/</link>
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		<title>Pistachio Soup</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Ingredients

1 cup unsalted, blanched pistachio nuts
1 shallot
2 leeks
1 garlic clove
6 cups chicken broth
1 Tbs. sesame or olive oil
2 Tbs. rice flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 cup whole, unsalted, shelled pistachio nuts (for garnish)
1/2 cup bitter orange juice or 1/4 cup regular orange juice mixed with 2 Tbs. lime juice



Utensils

knife and cutting board
measuring cup
measuring spoons
lemon [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://livinghistorylectures.com/2012/03/01/pistachio-soup-2/</link>
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		<title>Woad</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In Europe, before the mid-19th century, blue dye was extracted by boiling the
leaves of a plant in the mustard family called woad.
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		<link>http://livinghistorylectures.com/2012/02/15/woad/</link>
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