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Peter Faas, a Dutch food historian,
has written the latest great Roman food book.
Around the Roman
Table: Food and Feasting in Ancient Rome is a hardback
edition with over 300 pages and 150 recipes. This book has great
historical details and will add much to your overall knowledge of
Roman food, dining and table manners. The recipes however are not
for the beginner and some of them (Dolphin Balls) are not going
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A Taste of
Ancient Rome by Ilaria Gozzini Giacosa uses many different
sources to illuminate the interesting world of the Roman table.
Her recipes are easy to follow and will end up on your table as
a conversation side dish or as a whole feast. With over 200 recipes
to choose from you are sure to fins something your family will
enjoy. Try the Lentils with Chestnuts for a special occasion dish.
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