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Cooking Ancient Roman Mussels: A Journey Through History
Cooking, like history, is a canvas where flavors and traditions unfold over time. When we delve into the ancient culinary arts, we encounter recipes that not only tantalize the palate but also offer a glimpse into the lives of those who came before us. This exploration takes us to the heart of ancient Roman cuisine through the oldest surviving cookbook in Western history, Apicius's De Re Coquinaria, dating back to the 4th century.