3. Meat and Fish:
- Meat: Wealthier Romans enjoyed a variety of meats, including pork, beef, and lamb. Poultry like chickens, ducks, and geese were also consumed. For the lower classes, meat was less common but sometimes included sausages or small portions of pork.
- Fish and Seafood: Romans living near the coast or rivers ate a variety of fish and seafood, including oysters, mussels, and other shellfish. Garum, a fermented fish sauce, was a prized condiment used in many dishes.
4. Dairy:
- Cheese was commonly eaten, and milk was used in cooking or for making cheese. However, drinking fresh milk wasn't as common among Romans as it is today.