The article could have used some pictures to illustrate each of the recipes

The article does contain very nice illustrations of the cuneiform text, which, in my opinion, are of greater value.

Agreed. As an armchair assyriologist, this makes me happy.

I wanna know more about the barley cakes that are being used in several of the recipes. My thought is that they're probably being used like bread to dissolve and thicken, but then why the cakes instead of just barley? My assumption would be that perhaps pre-baked cakes were better for longterm storage (think hardtack), but I'm not sure.

I've never considered the difficulty it must be for historians to try & understand sarcasm before.

Most people don't even understand it today.

Sumerians had a great sense of humor. It's a pity historians don't.

It looks and sounds delicious. I need to try those at home! :)

You should try Egyptian cooking. I love me a good foot, eye, Iris, scarab, cat, snake and Ibis stew.