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Fifty recipes from the ancient world are presented in a fresh, new design alongside reproductions of ancient wall paintings, mosaics, vases, and household objects. Originally published in 1996, The Classical Cookbook was the first book about ancient dining to draw from both Greek and Roman writings. Each chapter describes a different social gathering and the food that might have been served on such an occasion. From a menu inspired by Homer’s Odyssey in 700 B.C., to the offerings at a typical Greek symposium or drinking party in fourth century Athens, to the special treats at a Macedonian wedding feast, the recipes presented here suggest the true variety of food and social life in the ancient Mediterranean.
Enjoy Parthian chicken, fish in coriander sauce, squash Alexandria-style, cabbage the Athenian way, pancakes with honey and sesame seeds, and many more tasty dishes. Each original recipe is followed by a version for today’s cook."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Andrew Dalby is a classics scholar, linguist, and food historian. He is the author of Venus: A Biography (Getty Publications, 2005) and Dangerous Tastes: The Story of Spices (University of California Press, 2000). Sally Grainger is a former professional chef and a food historian specializing in ancient baking techniques. She is the author of Cooking Apicius: Roman Recipes for Today (Prospect Books, 2006).
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"An affectionate introduction to the ebullience of Greek and Roman culture."--Los Angeles Times
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- PublisherJ. Paul Getty Museum
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1606061100
- ISBN 13 9781606061107
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages160
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