Legend has it that when Jesus' family was resting during their escape to Egypt, Mary spread her robe on a rosemary bush. Henceforth, the shrub was known as the Rose of Mary, which explains its contemporary name. The plant was also important in ancient Greece, where students wore rosemary wreaths which they believed would help their scholastic effort. It was supposedly sanctified by goddess of love Aphrodite, and it served as a symbol for fertility, love and reliability.
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Alternate recipe: Rosemary toast with cheese
100 g Edam
10 g Bryndza (sheep's milk cheese)
1 teaspoon rosemary
5 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons chopped dill, fresh or dried
ground white pepper
Grate Edam and mix in Bryndza, crushed garlic, rosemary, dill, white pepper and mix thoroughly. Fry dark bread in a dry pan or a toaster and spread on cheese mix. Serve warm.
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