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Culina Romana: Roman cuisine then and now
Culina Romana: Roman cuisine then and now
Ancient Roman cuisine will appeal to both your eyes and palate! We meet
in one of Rome's most beautiful and well-known outdoor markets, Campo
de' Fiori, an hour before lunch. Among flowers, spice
vendors, and locals choosing their fruits and vegetables, we discuss
the history of the ancient Roman diet.
We'll go back to the old, culinarily-impaired days, when
shepherds--limited to nuts, berries and acorn stew--complained about
their fare. As the Romans conquered the Mediterranean, they began to
incorporate into their diet a wider variety of fruits, vegetables and
grains from other areas. We'll compare this ancient cuisine to its
modern counterpart, and talk about the ancient sources that provide us
with this information.
We continue our discussion at a nearby restaurant, where we
taste some of the wines the Romans loved, nibble the breads, meats, and
cheeses that were their staple food, sip soups based on ancient
ingredients, and discuss the aspects of ancient cuisine that manifest
themselves in Italian food s.
Lunch costs approximately € 20 a person.
Note: The menu can be all vegetarian. Please ask for more information
if you have any other dietary restrictions.
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