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Why Was Turtle Soup Once Considered a Delicacy?
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From the mid-18th century until the mid-20th century, turtle soup was one of the most luxurious dishes in European and American cuisine. It frequently appeared on the tables of wealthy families and was served at dinners held by prominent politicians. While turtle soup is still considered a delicacy in some parts of the world, it has become all but obsolete in America. But why, exactly, did this dish enjoy more than 200 years as a prized culinary staple? Credit: SOTK2011/ Alamy Stock Photo From Survival Food to Status Symbol The first Europeans to eat turtle ...Read More
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