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Introduction
Throughout history, people have tried to get their love interest to reciprocate by concocting love potions. Here is a recipe from Persia that may have been prepared by Queen Esther.
Ingredients
Adapted from Food of Life, by Najmieh Batmanglij
4 cups water
2 tsp. sugar
½ tsp. ground saffron
2 tsp. rosewater
2 cardamom pods
Preparation
Step 1
Place all of the ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil.
Step 2
Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 3
Serve hot.
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