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O
nly wealthy Romans had
proper kitchens at home.
The cook used this
mortarium
,
which we call a mortar (the
bowl) and pestle (the grinder).
It was like a food processor
and was used to grind up
spices and mix up sauces by
hand.
EATING OUT
In towns and cities, many people cooked
over a brazier, a basic grill, or had no
kitchen at all. They bought hot food from
street bars, and bread, olives, fruit, and
cheese from shops and stalls.
Bars, like the one shown here,
sold a variety of snacks as well
as drinks, such as watered-
down wine and honey water.
Tables and benches were
provided to eat at inside, or
you could stand at the bar.
How much fish or meat
people ate depended on
their wealth.
IN THE KITCHEN
These are some of the items for
sale in shops and bars.
Olives
Eggs
Wine
Sausages
Loaves of bread
