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Synopsis
The daily life of classical Greece and Rome, although separated from us by 2000 years, can be recreated in almost photographic detail.The Classical Cookbook is the first book of its kind, exploring the daily culture of the Mediterranean through the center of its social life--food and drink. Combining narrative texts and recipes, authors Dalby and Grainger draw on a mass of fascinating resources to describe household life for different social groups and occasions. Each chapter provides a historical outline, with translations of the original recipes followed by versions for the modern cook. The book is illustrated throughout with delightful scenes of food, hunters, and revelers from wall paintings, mosaics, and Greek vases. And the array of delicacies, from Sweet Wine Scones to Chicken Stuffed with Olives to Honey Nut Cake, is sure to tempt any connoisseur.
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Synopsis
This cookbook explores the food of the Mediterranean world in ancient times, from 750 BC to AD 450. The book contains a selection of 50 recipes with translations of the original recipes and versions for the modern cook. All types of food are represented, allowing the cook to recreate the varied diet of the classical world, from the banquets of the rich to the simple meals of soldiers, farmers and slaves. The recipes include terrine of asparagus, sweet wine cakes, olive relish and toronaean shark. The book is illustrated throughout with scenes from wall paintings, mosaics and vases.
About the Author
Andrew Dalby is librarian of the London House for Overseas Graduates and has written for numerous food history and classics journals.Sally Grainger is a professional pastry chef and regularly organizes Roman banquets.
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- PublisherJ Paul Getty Museum Pubns
- Publication date1996
- ISBN 10 0892363940
- ISBN 13 9780892363940
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
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