De Rit Organic Chickpea Crisps

During ancient times there were highly diverse civilizations, but none became as powerful as the Roman Empire. In the Imperial Era (27 BC to 284 AD) it comprised the entire Mediterranean area. From the north of England to the Persian Gulf stretched a network of well-paved roads, some of which still remain today. People and merchandise came to Rome and made the city the center of the world. The tributes from the provinces made the metropolis on the Tiber even richer. With gigantic palaces, temples, theaters and sports centers, the the Caesars demonstrated their prosperity and power. Each of them tried to put his predecessor in the shade. The Pantheon, the Circus Maximus, and of course the Colosseum still astonish people today. It was not until a thousand years later that one succeeded in building something similarly impressive with the cathedrals of the High Middle Ages.

The Roman Empire owed its ascendency above all to its tight organization. The economy and military were subjected to extensive reforms and reached an unprecedented efficiency. Education and medical care were open to a large part of the population. However, many wealthy Romans began to rest on their proverbial laurels. Instead of politics or economic questions, they were only interested in theatre, chariot racing, gladiatorial battles and excessive banquets. The latter preferably took place in large villas at the gates of Rome. Shielded from the public's gaze, the aristocrats tried to fulfil all the cravings of their guests. While slaves served exotic dishes and wine, the guests were sitting together on sofas and chatted about future purchases. Some particularly rich Romans even served the wine ice-cooled. At that time ice could only be made of snow, which had to be brought from the Alps. Because of the great expenditure regarding the production, the ice was even more expensive than the wine itself.

But not all Romans of the upper class lived in clover. While some were falling into a sea of silk pillows at night, others slept voluntarily on a simple plank bed. Instead of filled pheasants and meat plates with roasted chestnuts they ate porridge made of millet or chickpeas. This form of renunciation had philosophical reasons and was practiced by the so-called Stoics. The Stoa was a school of philosophy that originated in Greece about 300 BC. The aim of the Stoics was to achieve absolute tranquillity (ataraxia). It was defined as a condition in which no external circumstances could disturb the peace of mind. In order to avoid being thrown off the track by disasters or unforeseen events, many Stoics practiced the worst-case scenario. For example, they were voluntarily living temporarily as if they had lost all their possessions. With this experience, they wanted to get rid of the fear of losses regarding tangibles. Decisions should be made on the basis of internal beliefs and not on fears. The works of Roman authors of the Stoa such as Seneca and Marcus Aurelius still find many enthusiastic readers today.

In the Roman Empire chickpeas were among the staples. In addition to the Stoics, it was above all simple people who appeased their hunger with dishes made of this legume. The crunchy Organic Crisps from De Rit show how tasty chickpeas can be prepared. The hearty crunchy fun is offered in four spicy varieties. For the wonderfully crunchy Crisps, which are baked in sunflower oil, aromatic organic chickpeas and organic potatoes are used. Only a pinch of sea salt is added to the Organic Chickpea Crisps Sea Salt. If you prefer something fruitier, you will be delighted by the Organic Chickpea Crisps Paprika: The chips, which are refined with paprika, tomatoes and garlic do not only taste hearty fresh, they also smell wonderfully. The particularly aromatic Mediterranean flavor of the Organic Chickpea Crisps Rosemary is due to black pepper, onions, lovage and of course rosemary. Enjoy the tasty snacks in the office, in front of the TV or with friends.