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This description of a banquet, in Apuleius' second-century AD novel The Golden Ass, paints the popular picture of Roman eating habits as unceasing gluttony in sumptuous marble dining-rooms filled with large numbers of guests and attendant slaves. Read the first page
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This description of a banquet, in Apuleius' second-century AD novel The Golden Ass, paints the popular picture of Roman eating habits as unceasing gluttony in sumptuous marble dining-rooms filled with large numbers of guests and attendant slaves. Read the first page
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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Anyone who wants to actually cook the food of the past, as well as study it, will find this book an invaluable resource. You will not find larks tongues in aspic here, but the everyday cooking of Rome in the household and the popina. The book is divided into sections - breakfast, lunch, dinner at the bar and dinner in the dining room - and each section features a lengthy introduction containing fascinating details of the society that gave rise to these recipes. Original recipes are given, together with their sources, and the author's tested versions for modern kitchens. The dishes themselves are easily within the capacity of the amateur cook, and are well worth eating (this book contains the only dish of beets my partner will eat!!). Very few specialist ingredients are required, and these are not outlandish or difficult to obtain. All in all, a good read and a good cook.
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By KT
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I love this book. The recipes are really different and it is packed full of interesting insights into the Roman way of life and eating. We had a brilliant toga party and Roman feast using some of the ideas and I often use recipes from this book in our day to day meals. Get it!
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Hrvoje Vulic
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I must say that among many books that write not just about roman cuisine but also about Rome and Roman way of life this one stands out! I recommend it strongly to all those interested in Roman cooking and a peek in a way that romans thought. Impressive literature list as well.
And just for the sake of being objective and honest, there is just one little things that I found to complain about. And that is that some recipes could use a bit more mediteranian touch, but on the other hand author is Northerner and de gustibus....
All in all one of the best books on subject! Must have!
And just for the sake of being objective and honest, there is just one little things that I found to complain about. And that is that some recipes could use a bit more mediteranian touch, but on the other hand author is Northerner and de gustibus....
All in all one of the best books on subject! Must have!
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roman cookery
Excellent book. New recipes to try. Received in very good condition. I would recommend this to all my friends. and family.
Published 4 months ago by john marshall
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Tremendous compilation of ancient recipies
Having being taught the classics and latin by Dr. Mark Grant (Doccy G) I can safely say that you will find no other literature so fascinating and accurate and with such a wealth of... Read more
Published on 26 May 2004
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