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Record Nr.

UNINA9910229886403321

Autore

Eugenia Salza Prina Ricotti

Titolo

Dining As a Roman Emperor : How to Cook Ancient Roman Recipes Today

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Roma : , : L'Erma di Bretschneider, , 2010

©2010

ISBN

9788891310910

8891310913

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (115 pages)

Soggetti

Cooking, Roman

Roman antiquities

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

This book explores the culinary traditions of ancient Rome, focusing on how to recreate authentic Roman recipes today. Author Eugenia Salza Prina Ricotti provides historical context by examining the preserved city of Pompeii and its insights into Roman daily life and food culture. The book delves into various ancient texts, including 'De re coquinaria' by Apicius, to reconstruct dishes that were popular in Roman times. It addresses misconceptions about Roman cuisine and offers a collection of recipes that highlight the diversity and richness of ancient Roman dining. The work is intended for culinary enthusiasts and historians interested in ancient gastronomy.