1 history of jewish cuisine 1.1 biblical era 1.2 talmudic era 1.2.1 structure of meal 1.3 middle ages 1.4 modern era history of jewish cuisine biblical era emmer wheat, cultivated in biblical times the daily diet of ordinary ancient israelite 1 of bread, cooked grains, , legumes. bread eaten every meal. vegetables played smaller, significant role in diet. israelites drank goat , sheep’s milk when available in spring , summer, , ate butter , cheese. figs , grapes fruits commonly eaten, while dates, pomegranates, , other fruits , nuts eaten more occasionally. wine popular beverage , other fermented beverages produced. olives used oil. meat, goat , mutton, eaten , reserved special occasions, such celebrations, festival meals, or sacrificial feasts. game, birds, eggs , fish eaten, depending on availability. figs, 1 of mentioned fruits in bible. most food eaten fresh , in season. fruits , vegetables had eaten ripened , before spoiled. people had contend periodic episodes of hunger , famine....