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.
After you wash the asparagus thoroughly, just stack a bunch together and lop off the tough/thick bottom inch or so. Some people get fancy and peel the bottom, but I canât be bothered with such things. Besides, if you get a tough bite later, you can just spit it into your napkin. Youâll be around family.