Stuffed dates:
Remove the stones and
fill the dates with nuts,
pine kernels, or pepper.
Roll in salt and fry in honey.
Slaves did all the cooking in
most wealthy homes.
Honeyed bread:
Soak pieces of bread in milk
and then fry in olive oil.
Pour honey
on the bread
before serving.
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M
AKE YOUR OWN
S
WEETS
Here are two recipes from the Roman
cookery writer, Apicius.
IN THE KITCHEN
Most food was cooked in pots over a
charcoal fire. The cook prepared the
main meal of the day in the
afternoon. Wealthy Romans often
asked friends to join them for dinner.
This kept the cook busy producing
fish and meat dishes and strong-
tasting sauces.
