Roman pantry
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Revision as of 07:53, 20 March 2006
This is a list of the things that could be found in a Roman pantry.
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Grains
Herbs
- Anise seed
- "In first-century Rome, anise was a flavoring in mustaceus, 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)
Vegetables
References
- Rosengarten, F. (1969), The Book of Spices. ISBN 0515064904
