But to answer your afrocentric question, the different empires each had their own established slave networks and infrastructure in Africa (logistics as has already been stated), see: 1  Arab slave trade. 2  Barbary slave trade. 3  Slavery in the Ottoman Empire.
Asparagus is a vegetable belonging to the lily family, which also includes onions, leeks and garlic. Eat asparagus as part of a heart-healthy diet, as it contains no fat, no cholesterol and very little sodium.
Prepare asparagus with dill, marjoram, nutmeg, rosemary. Chives and tarragon are good, too. Use these herbs and spices to flavor your butter and then give your asparagus a nice herbed sautÃ©. You can steam asparagus, roast asparagus, blanch asparagus...the list goes on.