'PLUMS' date back in writing to 479 B.C. in the writings and songs of Confucius, which include a listing of popular foods of 'CHINESE' culture.
In 65 B.C., Pompey the Great introduced the 'PLUM' to the orchards of Rome, and Alexander the Great eventually brought them to the Mediterranean regions.
Early American colonists found wild 'PLUMS' growing along the east coast, but today the common European 'PLUM' has replaced the native wild 'PLUM' in popularity and as a 'COMMERCIAL'crop.
The 'PLUM' tree plays a 'SIGNIFICANT' role in 'CHINESE' mythology and is associated with great age and 'WISDOM'.
Blossoms of the 'PLUM' tree are carved on jade to signify 'RESURRECTION'.
13/12/2005 (I hope you enjoyed this significant day)
Remember ***The truth is often obscured by language*** (Look Inside) ;-0)))
Until 2006 (Keep your ingredients close to hand, and enjoy)