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<p>Scientists have used a 2,000-year-old recipe to recreate the perfume used by Roman dictator Julius Caesar, thousands of years after his death.</p>

<p>The monarch, who ruled from 46 through 44 BC, is believed to have worn a specific fragrance known as "Telinum". This fragrance was created using a mixture of flowers, fruits, oils and a special ingredient known as 'gladiator sweat'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although Egyptians have been credited with the invention of perfume which is used for ritualistic and medicinal purposes, it was refined by the Romans.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The scientists looked into the historical accounts of the perfume and scent used by Caesar before recreating it.</p>

<p>According to the researchers, they took reference from written works to understand the kind of scents which were used in the perfume of Caesar and checked "both ancient writers and works of his close friends."</p>

<h2><strong>Here's all about the scents added to Caesar's perfume</strong></h2>

<p>The team found that Caesar's perfume was filled with a mix of mint, rose, lemon, bergamot, lavender, jasmine, water lily, violet, oud cedarwood and amber. The last ingredient they added was the weird sweat of gladiators.</p>

<p>The perspiration of men was seen as a thing of high honour as it was filled with&nbsp;blood, dirt, olive oil and exfoliated skin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Scent Culture and Tourism Association's (SCTA) research team recreated the gladiators' sweat with the help of patchouli - which is a kind of flowing plant.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India's First sunken museum opens at Humayun's Tomb site</strong></p>

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<p>Patchouli carries an earthy, woody, musky scent which is famous for its intoxicatingly rich bouquet and the team said that it is similar to the smell of gladiators.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"What Caesar smelled like, what was in his perfume, where he got his perfume or who made it for him had always been a matter of great curiosity," said&nbsp;the team, in a statement.</p>

<p>"According to information provided by both ancient writers and works of his close friends, the contents of his perfumes have been largely determined," they added.&nbsp;</p>

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Scientists have used a 2,000-year-old recipe to recreate the perfume used by Roman dictator Julius Caesar, thousands of years after his death. The monarch, who ruled from 46 through 44 BC, is believed to have worn a specific fragrance known as "Telinum".

Scientists have used a 2,000-year-old recipe to recreate the perfume used by Roman dictator Julius Caesar, thousands of years after his death. The monarch, who ruled from 46 through 44 BC, is believed to have worn a specific fragrance known as "Telinum". This fragrance was created using a mixture of flowers, fruits, oils and a special ingredient known as 'gladiator sweat'. Although Egyptians have been credited with the invention of perfume which is used for ritualistic and medicinal purposes, it was refined by the Romans. Also Read: Archaeologists unseal 2000-year-old mummy discovered in Italy's 'Tomb of Cerberus' The scientists looked into the historical accounts of the perfume and scent used by Caesar before recreating it. According to the researchers, they took reference from written works to understand the kind of scents which were used in the perfume of Caesar and checked "both ancient writers and works of his close friends." Here's all about the scents added to Caesar's perfume The team found that Caesar's perfume was filled with a mix of mint, rose, lemon, bergamot, lavender, jasmine, water lily, violet, oud cedarwood and amber. The last ingredient they added was the weird sweat of gladiators. The perspiration of men was seen as a thing of high honour as it was filled with blood, dirt, olive oil and exfoliated skin. The Scent Culture and Tourism Association's (SCTA) research team recreated the gladiators' sweat with the help of patchouli - which is a kind of flowing plant. Watch: India's First sunken museum opens at Humayun's Tomb site Patchouli carries an earthy, woody, musky scent which is famous for its intoxicatingly rich bouquet and the team said that it is similar to the smell of gladiators. "What Caesar smelled like, what was in his perfume, where he got his perfume or who made it for him had always been a matter of great curiosity," said the team, in a statement. "According to information provided by both ancient writers and works of his close friends, the contents of his perfumes have been largely determined," they added. (With inputs from agencies)

THIS 2,000-year-old recipe, which includes gladiator's sweat can recreate perfume used by Caesar

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<p>A former Starbucks worker has caused quite a buzz on social media by spilling the beans about the coffee chain's secret recipes. The images clicked by the sacked barista are going viral on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Starbucks is famous for its special drinks, like the Java Chip Frappe. But it's also known for being a bit pricey. While Starbucks sells its own cold coffee drinks in its stores, these leaked recipes let people make Starbucks-like drinks at home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The viral thread has recipes for all sorts of drinks, from cold brews to frappes, and it has gotten lots of reactions since it first appeared.</p>

<p><strong>Take a look at the thread here:</strong></p>

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<p>The pictures went viral&nbsp;and many people&nbsp;were thrilled that they could now make their favourite Starbucks drinks in the comfort of their own homes. Many even bookmarked the thread to reference later.</p>

<p>One person said, "Recipes!!! Starbucks lovers, this thread is a gift for all of you!! This is what happens when you don't treat your employees well – by paying them low wages, not giving them employee benefits, and punishing them for trying to form a union!"</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/flashback-friday-tracing-the-success-of-coffee-giant-starbucks-622338">Also read |&nbsp;Flashback Friday: Tracing the success of coffee giant Starbucks&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>A few X users expressed worry about potential changes in rules and contracts for upcoming Starbucks employees. There were also cautions that the former Starbucks employee&nbsp;who posted the images, could face consequences for disclosing the company's confidential data.</p>

<p>Starbucks has not issued an official statement with regards to&nbsp;this leak.&nbsp;</p>

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A former Starbucks worker has caused quite a buzz on social media by spilling the beans about the coffee chain's secret recipes. The images clicked by the sacked barista are going viral on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter.

A former Starbucks worker has caused quite a buzz on social media by spilling the beans about the coffee chain's secret recipes. The images clicked by the sacked barista are going viral on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter. Starbucks is famous for its special drinks, like the Java Chip Frappe. But it's also known for being a bit pricey. While Starbucks sells its own cold coffee drinks in its stores, these leaked recipes let people make Starbucks-like drinks at home. The viral thread has recipes for all sorts of drinks, from cold brews to frappes, and it has gotten lots of reactions since it first appeared. Take a look at the thread here: A Starbucks employee got fired and she posted every Starbucks drink recipe. you’re welcome 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/dA8v2jsOET — Ꮶᴀʟʏᴀɴ ×͜× (@IamKalyanRaksha) October 14, 2023 × A Starbucks employee got fired and she posted every Starbucks drink recipe. you’re welcome 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/dA8v2jsOET — Ꮶᴀʟʏᴀɴ ×͜× (@IamKalyanRaksha) October 14, 2023 × The pictures went viral and many people were thrilled that they could now make their favourite Starbucks drinks in the comfort of their own homes. Many even bookmarked the thread to reference later. One person said, "Recipes!!! Starbucks lovers, this thread is a gift for all of you!! This is what happens when you don't treat your employees well – by paying them low wages, not giving them employee benefits, and punishing them for trying to form a union!" Also read | Flashback Friday: Tracing the success of coffee giant Starbucks A few X users expressed worry about potential changes in rules and contracts for upcoming Starbucks employees. There were also cautions that the former Starbucks employee who posted the images, could face consequences for disclosing the company's confidential data. Starbucks has not issued an official statement with regards to this leak. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Thanksgiving is less than a week away and as the festival nears people are creating holiday menu for their guests and searching for some recipes to celebrate the fourth Thursday of November. Friends and families will catch up with each other and come together to enjoy themselves. People celebrate Thanksgiving Day to expresses their gratitude for whatever they have in their lives and whatever they have attained. On this very special occasion, people come together, have fun and eat dinner. Different sorts of Thanksgiving dishes are served by the hosts. Some of the most served dishes are Turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, sweet corn, various fall vegetables, squash, and pumpkin pie. However, whether you are hosting your friends or your family members, we have you covered with these yummy and timeless recipes for this holiday season.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>1. Away from classic Oven-roasted Turkey&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Turkey is one dish you will find served in every home on Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving festivities are incomplete without this delicacy. Usually, Turkey is served oven-roasted. Though it is always classic, the excitement can only double with a twist on Turkey. Stuffed turkey roulade is a way to go and is suitable for large gatherings. The stuffed Turkey roulade recipe is not only impressive but is also much more flavorful than the roasted turkey. Though everyone likes to stick to the roasted Turkey tradition it is always good to get creative and give your Turkey a new uplift, a much niecer one. Jalapenos hidden in the stuffing will give you the just about right heat. You can glaze your Turkey with a sweet and tangy cranberry barbecue sauce.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>2. Colonial cranberry dessert&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Quite an interesting bit of sweetening to cranberry can work wonders. In the eighteenth century, cranberries were most often preserved or stewed to sweeten them for use in pies. But now we can craft a heartening desert from these cranberries. Together with traditional Turkey, the cranberry dessert will complete your Thanksgiving feast. You can add apples and the oat topping to your cranberries to add sweetness and create a light dessert that is pleasantly tart.</p>

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<h2><strong>3. The greens&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The Thanksgiving dinner is incomplete without greens. There are many different Mediterranean-inspired salads which one can try. A salad recipe filled with ingredients, like Brussels sprouts, squash, apples, and pears can add different flavords in your salad. It will also pop a lot of color to your recipe. One has a plenty of options like like nuts, cheese, or crunchy bacon to spice up the salad game. You can even try crisp and cheesy salad and finish it up with a delicious buttermilk dressing. Sprouts salad that is filled with sweet-tart cranberries and crunchy toasted almonds is also an amazing idea to definitely try out.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>4. Mashed potato casserole side dish&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>It is the ultimate holiday side dish that we all want to try on the Holiday season. It's creamy, fluffy, and cheesy, all that a holiday dinner table dish should have. Infused with milk and butter and fresh thyme and bay leaves, this dish is a perfect blend of flavors. Just mash potatoes and smashed garlic cloves. Do not forget to add herb-infused milk and some cream cheese. And the magic ingredient-- Eggs. To make the dish crunchy, add some panko bread crumbs and toss it with Parmesan cheese and nutty brown butter before baking.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>5. All time favourite condiment -- THE GRAVY !</strong></h2>

<p>Gravy is a thickened sauce made of meat drippings, stock and seasonings. It is a go to staple that you can very well drizzle on almost every single dish of your holiday dinner -- be it meats, veggies, and all of the classic sides. You can start off by cooking butter and flour in a skillet until it becomes golden and bubbly, the base for your sauce’s texture. Save the drippings from your turkey as it bakes. Those drippings are packed with flavor. Uplift the flovor of your gravy by adding some garlic and fresh herbs.&nbsp;</p>

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Thanksgiving is less than a week away and as the festival nears people are creating holiday menu for their guests and searching for some recipes to celebrate the fourth Thursday of November.

Thanksgiving is less than a week away and as the festival nears people are creating holiday menu for their guests and searching for some recipes to celebrate the fourth Thursday of November. Friends and families will catch up with each other and come together to enjoy themselves. People celebrate Thanksgiving Day to expresses their gratitude for whatever they have in their lives and whatever they have attained. On this very special occasion, people come together, have fun and eat dinner. Different sorts of Thanksgiving dishes are served by the hosts. Some of the most served dishes are Turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, sweet corn, various fall vegetables, squash, and pumpkin pie. However, whether you are hosting your friends or your family members, we have you covered with these yummy and timeless recipes for this holiday season. 1. Away from classic Oven-roasted Turkey Turkey is one dish you will find served in every home on Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving festivities are incomplete without this delicacy. Usually, Turkey is served oven-roasted. Though it is always classic, the excitement can only double with a twist on Turkey. Stuffed turkey roulade is a way to go and is suitable for large gatherings. The stuffed Turkey roulade recipe is not only impressive but is also much more flavorful than the roasted turkey. Though everyone likes to stick to the roasted Turkey tradition it is always good to get creative and give your Turkey a new uplift, a much niecer one. Jalapenos hidden in the stuffing will give you the just about right heat. You can glaze your Turkey with a sweet and tangy cranberry barbecue sauce. 2. Colonial cranberry dessert Quite an interesting bit of sweetening to cranberry can work wonders. In the eighteenth century, cranberries were most often preserved or stewed to sweeten them for use in pies. But now we can craft a heartening desert from these cranberries. Together with traditional Turkey, the cranberry dessert will complete your Thanksgiving feast. You can add apples and the oat topping to your cranberries to add sweetness and create a light dessert that is pleasantly tart. 3. The greens The Thanksgiving dinner is incomplete without greens. There are many different Mediterranean-inspired salads which one can try. A salad recipe filled with ingredients, like Brussels sprouts, squash, apples, and pears can add different flavords in your salad. It will also pop a lot of color to your recipe. One has a plenty of options like like nuts, cheese, or crunchy bacon to spice up the salad game. You can even try crisp and cheesy salad and finish it up with a delicious buttermilk dressing. Sprouts salad that is filled with sweet-tart cranberries and crunchy toasted almonds is also an amazing idea to definitely try out. 4. Mashed potato casserole side dish It is the ultimate holiday side dish that we all want to try on the Holiday season. It's creamy, fluffy, and cheesy, all that a holiday dinner table dish should have. Infused with milk and butter and fresh thyme and bay leaves, this dish is a perfect blend of flavors. Just mash potatoes and smashed garlic cloves. Do not forget to add herb-infused milk and some cream cheese. And the magic ingredient-- Eggs. To make the dish crunchy, add some panko bread crumbs and toss it with Parmesan cheese and nutty brown butter before baking. 5. All time favourite condiment -- THE GRAVY ! Gravy is a thickened sauce made of meat drippings, stock and seasonings. It is a go to staple that you can very well drizzle on almost every single dish of your holiday dinner -- be it meats, veggies, and all of the classic sides. You can start off by cooking butter and flour in a skillet until it becomes golden and bubbly, the base for your sauce’s texture. Save the drippings from your turkey as it bakes. Those drippings are packed with flavor. Uplift the flovor of your gravy by adding some garlic and fresh herbs.

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<p>History has its own flavours; so does language. Etymology tells us that &nbsp;&lsquo;Khichuri&rsquo;, our very own comfort food that has now become the national culinary emblem is derived from the Sanskrit word &lsquo;Khecharanna&rsquo;, which is a union of two words: &lsquo;khechar&rsquo; (bird) and &lsquo;Anaa&rsquo; (rice), literally, bird feed.</p>

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<p>However, the earliest reference to this modest food is in the Drona Parva of Mahabharata: King Gaya had arranged a feast in his kingdom as a sequel to a Jagna for appeasing Gods and acquiring the knowledge of the Vedas. That is a myth. Then, there is History. Ibn Batutah, the famous Moroccan traveller,&nbsp;who was received at Muhamad Bin Tughluq&rsquo;s court in around 13333, mentions &lsquo;Khichri&rsquo; in his travelogue.</p>

<p>The mapping of the recipe and its transformations continue through ages and was hybridised with the arrival of the British and their growing interest in native cuisine. Khichri became &lsquo;Kedgeree&rsquo;, a colonial that was served at breakfast at the colonial mansions since the early Victorian period, if not earlier.</p>

<p>Lizzie Collingham points out in Curry: A biography that the dish was a staple of the Raj breakfast table by 1885. Except, I had been sufficiently anglified to include fish, eggs with lentils and rice doused in curry powder. &quot;The English type&quot;, &quot;composed of boiled rice, chopped hard-boiled egg, minced fish, usually fresh, and a lump of fresh butter &hellip; tossed together in the frying-pan, flavoured with pepper, salt, and any minced garden herb such as cress, parsley, or marjoram, and served smoking hot.&quot; This, from The 1885 edition of Culinary Jottings for Madras, an Anglo-Indian narrative, now a reprint.</p>

<p>While, the Memsahibs continued to colonise both the cuisine, the rebellious native dish continued to hold on to its native roots in various norms: From the runny and the bland sick diet to the rich buttery spicy variety, a poor cusine of the Indian Pulao served on special occasions and festivals through centuries.</p>

<p>The saga continues to rule the erstwhile Empire. I find an adaptation of Kedgeree as per Jamie Oliver, as a concoction of:</p>

<p>2 large eggs</p>

<p>4 fresh bay leaves</p>

<p>400g of any undyed smoked</p>

<p>Whitefish fillets, scaled and pin-boned</p>

<p>1 thumb-sized piece of ginger</p>

<p>1/2 fresh red chilli</p>

<p>1 bunch of spring onions</p>

<p>1 bunch of fresh coriander</p>

<p>2 heaped tsp mustard seeds</p>

<p>2 heaped tsp turmeric</p>

<p>Olive oil</p>

<p>2x 250g packs of brown</p>

<p>Cooked rice</p>

<p>300g frozen peas</p>

<p>1 lemon</p>

<p><strong>Greens</strong>:</p>

<p>200g fine green beans</p>

<p>1 big bunch of chard</p>

<p>1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil</p>

<p>1/2 a lemon</p>

<p><strong>Yoghurt</strong>:</p>

<p>3 tbsp fat-free natural yoghurt</p>

<p>1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce</p>

<p>1/2 a lemon</p>

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<p>The erstwhile natives continue to dish out khichuri in both its native a post-colonial avatars, from North to South; East to West: An assemblage of lentils, long grained aromatic rice, bay leaf, cardamom, cumin, turmeric, chili ground and whole, fresh ginger and green chilies, seasonal vegetables and, yes, even meat and eggs for the carnivores!</p>

<p>A mapping of the nation&rsquo;s variegated colours and flavours, khecharanna, khichuri, kedgeree, &ldquo;A rose by any other name&rdquo; &nbsp;continues to be an integral part the culinary fantasy of the world!</p>


A mapping of the nation?s variegated colours and flavours, Khichdi?continues to be an integral part the culinary fantasy of the world

History has its own flavours; so does language. Etymology tells us that ‘Khichuri’, our very own comfort food that has now become the national culinary emblem is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Khecharanna’, which is a union of two words: ‘khechar’ (bird) and ‘Anaa’ (rice), literally, bird feed. The mapping of the recipe and its transformations continue through ages and was hybridised with the arrival of the British and their growing interest in native cuisine. × However, the earliest reference to this modest food is in the Drona Parva of Mahabharata: King Gaya had arranged a feast in his kingdom as a sequel to a Jagna for appeasing Gods and acquiring the knowledge of the Vedas. That is a myth. Then, there is History. Ibn Batutah, the famous Moroccan traveller, who was received at Muhamad Bin Tughluq’s court in around 13333, mentions ‘Khichri’ in his travelogue. The mapping of the recipe and its transformations continue through ages and was hybridised with the arrival of the British and their growing interest in native cuisine. Khichri became ‘Kedgeree’, a colonial that was served at breakfast at the colonial mansions since the early Victorian period, if not earlier. Lizzie Collingham points out in Curry: A biography that the dish was a staple of the Raj breakfast table by 1885. Except, I had been sufficiently anglified to include fish, eggs with lentils and rice doused in curry powder. "The English type", "composed of boiled rice, chopped hard-boiled egg, minced fish, usually fresh, and a lump of fresh butter … tossed together in the frying-pan, flavoured with pepper, salt, and any minced garden herb such as cress, parsley, or marjoram, and served smoking hot." This, from The 1885 edition of Culinary Jottings for Madras, an Anglo-Indian narrative, now a reprint. While, the Memsahibs continued to colonise both the cuisine, the rebellious native dish continued to hold on to its native roots in various norms: From the runny and the bland sick diet to the rich buttery spicy variety, a poor cusine of the Indian Pulao served on special occasions and festivals through centuries. The saga continues to rule the erstwhile Empire. I find an adaptation of Kedgeree as per Jamie Oliver, as a concoction of: 2 large eggs 4 fresh bay leaves 400g of any undyed smoked Whitefish fillets, scaled and pin-boned 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger 1/2 fresh red chilli 1 bunch of spring onions 1 bunch of fresh coriander 2 heaped tsp mustard seeds 2 heaped tsp turmeric Olive oil 2x 250g packs of brown Cooked rice 300g frozen peas 1 lemon Greens: 200g fine green beans 1 big bunch of chard 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 a lemon Yoghurt: 3 tbsp fat-free natural yoghurt 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce 1/2 a lemon The erstwhile natives continue to dish out khichuri in both its native a post-colonial avatars, from North to South; East to West. × The erstwhile natives continue to dish out khichuri in both its native a post-colonial avatars, from North to South; East to West: An assemblage of lentils, long grained aromatic rice, bay leaf, cardamom, cumin, turmeric, chili ground and whole, fresh ginger and green chilies, seasonal vegetables and, yes, even meat and eggs for the carnivores! A mapping of the nation’s variegated colours and flavours, khecharanna, khichuri, kedgeree, “A rose by any other name” continues to be an integral part the culinary fantasy of the world!

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