Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome

Apicius, Joseph Dommers Vehling

Courier Corporation, Jan 1, 1977 - Cooking - 301 pages

This is the first English translation of "Apicus de re Conquinaria," the oldest known cookbook in existence. It is also one of the few translations of this original Roman cookbook prepared by a professional chef. Joseph Velhing's brilliant translation, extended introduction, and full and helpful commentary combine to bring you a clear picture of what foods the Romans ate, how they prepared them, and the highly developed state of the culinary arts in Imperial Rome.

Contents

• THE RECIPES OF APICIUS AND THE EXCERPTS FROM API: 41
• APICIANA: 54
• ILLUSTRATIONS: 122
• Made from originals and reproductions in the authors collection: 206
• TITLE PAGE Torinus Edition Basel 1541: 220
• TITLE PAGE Humelbergius Edition Zürich 1542: 265

Bibliographic information

• Title: Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome; Dover cookbooks
• Authors: Apicius, Joseph Dommers Vehling
• Edition: illustrated, reprint, revised
• Publisher: Courier Corporation, 1977
• ISBN: 0486235637, 9780486235639
• Length: 301 pages
• Subjects: Cooking / General; Cooking / Methods / Cookery for One