Roman pantry

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This is a list of the things that could be found in a Roman pantry.

Anise seed: "In first-century Rome, anise was a flavoring in musctaceus, a popular spiced cake baked in bay leaves and eaten after a feast to prevent indigestion." (Rosengarten 1969)

Thyme: "The Romans used thyme to flavor cheese and liquors. Their soldiers would bathe in water infused with thyme to gain vigor, courage and strength." (Rosengarten 1969)

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 ==Herbs==
-;Anise seed : "In first-century Rome, anise was a flavoring in''[[musctaceus]]'', a popular spiced cake baked in bay leaves and eaten after a feast to prevent indigestion." (Rosengarten 1969)
+;Anise seed : "In first-century Rome, anise was a flavoring in ''[[musctaceus]]'', a popular spiced cake baked in bay leaves and eaten after a feast to prevent indigestion." (Rosengarten 1969)
+; Bay (Laurel) leaves :
+; Cardamom :  (Rosengarten 1969)
 ;Thyme : "The Romans used thyme to flavor cheese and liquors. Their soldiers would bathe in water infused with thyme to gain vigor, courage and strength." (Rosengarten 1969)