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.
Heat the oven to 425Â°F. Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus and discard. How To Cook Asparagus in the Oven Serves 2 to 4 What You Need Ingredients 1 pound asparagus Olive oil Salt and freshly-ground black pepper Equipment Baking sheet Instructions Snap off the dry ends of the asparagus.Heat the oven to 425Â°F. Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus and discard. Drizzle with olive oil.Spread the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Toss the asparagus to evenly coat with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Snap off the dry ends of the asparagus. 2  Heat the oven to 425Â°F. 3  Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus and discard. 4  Drizzle with olive oil. 5  Spread the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil. 6  Toss the asparagus to evenly coat with oil.