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lenka_v's review
4.0
A very good book on everyday life in ancient Greece and Rome with an interesting selection of recipes.
macthekat's review
4.0
I really should make a shelf for historical cookbooks as I do have quite a few now.
This was excellent. I have not tried any of the recipes yet, or I would have scored it higher. It reads very well as a history book on Anicent food history as well as a cook book. The chapter introductions along with the recipe introductions paints a vivid picture of the foods eaten. Many of the recipes are accompanied by quotes from ancient texts and cookbooks which half the entertainment.
If you are interested in ancient everyday history or a reenactor I think this is well worth your time.
This was excellent. I have not tried any of the recipes yet, or I would have scored it higher. It reads very well as a history book on Anicent food history as well as a cook book. The chapter introductions along with the recipe introductions paints a vivid picture of the foods eaten. Many of the recipes are accompanied by quotes from ancient texts and cookbooks which half the entertainment.
If you are interested in ancient everyday history or a reenactor I think this is well worth your time.
anomalocaris's review against another edition
4.0
Four stars for the sheer amount of effort that clearly went into this: this is the rare cookbook that goes beyond Apicius. Until I can plant lovage and rue in my own garden, however, I shall have to admire these recipes from afar.
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