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The nature of Egypt provided people with different types of foods.Besides meat and fish consumed in large quantities by the ancientEgyptian, the nature also provided them with different vegetables, fruits,wheat and beans. The ancient Egyptians also made bread considered mainfood from which different types of other food were made. They alsoknew how to make pies, sweets as well as dates, honey, and milk. Theyalso knew fruits such as apples, pomegranates and vegetables includinggarlic, onions and celery. They also knew the beverage industry andmade beer from barley and wine from grapes. Wine was always used as asacrificial offering to the gods, a rite of worship, a sacrosanct ritual ofworship, an appeasement of the angry idols, and making them feel happy.Wine was also used on in celebrations and religious holidays. They usedto have three meals a day. Sometimes, food was served on two meals: themain meal was in the afternoon, the second was served in the evening.Food was served in pots placed on a table higher than the ground fromwhich food dishes were carved. They also used to have food with theirhands. That is why they used to wash their hands before and after eating.