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.
1 Bake for 5 to 10 minutes, until tender. 2  Heat grill. 3  Prepare the asparagus, either just by snapping off the ends, or trimming the very end and peeling tough part with vegetable peeler. 4  Place the asparagus in an oblong dish.  Drizzle the oil over the asparagus, followed by the salt, pepper, herbs of choice, and lemon.