Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome

Summary

Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome is an English translation of Apicius de re Coquinaria, the oldest known cookbook in existence. The work was originally written for professional cooks working in Rome but the word "Apicius" had long been associated with a refined love of food.  Authorship of the book is sometimes erroneously attributed to one Marcus Gavius Apicius. The introduction and commentary supplement the text to provide a clear picture of the foods the Romans ate, how they prepared them, and the fine culinary arts of Imperial Rome.  Virtually the complete range of cookery is covered: the book contains recipes for cooking chicken, game, fish, pork, veal, and other domesticated birds and animals, and for vegetable dishes, grains, beverages, and sauces.

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