Eat Like a Roman

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005-06-05 16:59
Visitors to the archaeological site at Pompeii can get a firsthand idea of the Roman diet by purchasing kits containing ingredients commonly found on Roman tables.

Researchers working at the site have replanted many of the fruits and vegetables that were staples of the Roman citizens' diet including figs, poppies, broom, mallow, grapes and olives. Visitors can buy kits that include recipes and instructions for cooking like a Roman.

The article includes several Roman recipes.

Isn't South Asian nam pla...

Submitted by Ciorstan on Mon, 2005-06-06 03:12.
Isn't South Asian nam pla (fish sauce) also a version of garum? It's certainly easier to get than the Italian version.