While pickles have been around for centuries, no one knows when dill began to be added as a flavoring. A 1680 recipe calls for dill in a pickled cauliflower recipe. A 1640 recipe from the cook to England's King Charles I calls for dill to be added to pickled cucumbers.
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Pickled cucumbers are a favorite food in many cultures, including America. The origin of the first pickle is lost in the sands of time, but archaeological evidence dates them back to 2400 in Mesopotamia. From these origins, pickles spread quickly through Asia, Egypt and Greece. These days the word pickle brings to mind spicy, sweet, or sour pickled cucumbers.
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As of January 2015, the specific location of the origin of cocoa beans is not known, although areas in the Upper Amazon, the Andean regions of Columbia and Southern Mexico are among some of the possibilities.
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Dill originated in southern Russia, the Mediterranean, and Western Africa. It has been used as a medicinal herb for at least 5,000 years. The Ancient Egyptians used dill as a soothing medicine, and it was also used in aphrodisiacs and to ward off witches. The Greeks used dill as a symbol of wealth. The Romans believed that dill brought good fortune. The Romans also used dill leaves in the wreaths they made to recognize athletes and heroes. In ancient times soldiers would apply burnt dill seeds to wounds to help them heal. Dill is mentioned in the Bible (Matthew 23:23) as an herb that was tithed.
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Don't bunch too many together or the air won't circulate well. When the leaves are crisp strip them and store in airtight containers.   Another method is to oven dry them although this is a bit more tricky. Place on baking paper on a wire rack in an oven set on low - 90 degrees F or so with the door open. Watch carefully.
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However, at the time pickled cucumbers originated, ancient man used the process of pickling to preserve many types of food including fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs, and fish. The brine solution that imparts the sour taste to pickled cucumbers also works to inhibit the growth of bacteria.
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Either way, harvest the whole seedhead or strip individual seeds and dry under cover for a week or so depe…nding on the weather.   You could hang the entire plant up or just the seed heads. Store in an airtight container.    For Drying Leaves.
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Origin of Plant. Dill is an annual of the carrot family native to the Mediterranean region and southern Russia. It grows as a field weed in southern Europe and naturalizes in Mediterranean climates. The word dill comes from a Norwegian word dilla, meaning to soothe, based on its medicinal uses.
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Where did parsley originate? A: Parsley (Petroselinum crispum), native to the central Mediterranean region, is said to have originated on the island of Sardinia, where it grew abundantly in rocky areas. Parsley, a biennial herb related to chervil, carrots, cilantro, dill and fennel, belongs to the Apiaceae family. Continue Reading.
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Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a common herb that has been used since ancient times. The whole plant, with immature seeds, is known as dill weed. It is generally used in soups, salads, fish, potatoes and other dishes. The mature seed heads are used to make dill pickles. Dill was used medicinally in the Middle Ages.
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where did dill originate from
Dill was originated from Southern Russia. Dill originated in southern Russia.