The conversation between human and AI assistant.
What is stew?
Yes, I have. But I'm not sure why it's called a "stew". Do you know where the name comes from?
The term "stew" comes from the Old French word "estovoir", which means "to be necessary". It was originally a way of preparing meat that was tough or inedible, by cooking it for a long time in a covered pot with broth or wine until it became tender and flavorful. Over time, the dish became more refined and developed into the stews we know today.