Roman pantry

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


Contents

Grains

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)
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

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