"When You Spread a Feast" - Conclusion

 If the Pharisee lived near the sea, he and his guests would likely eat freshly caught fish. Those living inland usually ate fist that preserved by being pickled or salted. The host may also have offered meat-a rare treat for a poor guest.  A more familiar sight would have been an egg dish of some sort. (Luke 11:12) The flavor of these ingredients may have been enhanced with herbs and spices, such as mint, dill, cumin, and mustard. (Matthew 12:31; 23:23; Luke 11:42) Later, the guests may have enjoyed a dessert of roasted wheat prepared with almonds, honey, and spices. 

Those at the feast would likely have been offered grapes-fresh, dried, or in the form of wine. Thousands of winepresses have been found in Palestine, testifying to the popularity of the drink. At one location in Gibeon, archaeologists discovered 63 cellars cut into the rock that could store about 25,000 gallons [100,000 l of wine. 

Next time: "What Are We to Eat?" - "Never Be Anxious" 

From the jw.org publications