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This is the first English translation of Apicius de re Coquinaria , 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 Vehling's brilliant translation, extended introduction, and... Read Full Overview

Step into the kitchens of Ancient Rome with De re coquinaria, the famous culinary compilation traditionally transmitted under the name Apicius. Preserved in Latin and organized in multiple books, this text offers a vivid window into Roman tastes, techniques,... Read Full Overview

Gavius Apicius, ami de Tibere est entre dans la legende imperiale pour avoir porte la gloutonnerie a des extremes inouis. L'auteur de L'Art Culinaire s'est fait connaitre par ses extravagances culinaires en inventant des plats tels que le talon de chameau ou les langues de flamants,... Read Full Overview

Cooking and Dining in Imperial Rome; Apicius is a collection of Roman cookery recipes. It is thought to have been compiled in the 1st century AD in a language in many ways closer to Vulgar than to Classical Latin. Later recipes using Vulgar Latin (such as ficatum, bullire) were... Read Full Overview

This is an English translation of the oldest known cookbook in existence. The book was originally written for professional cooks working in Ancient Rome, and contains actual recipes presented in the form of a cookbook. The work is translated with the intention of providing... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Journey back to the opulent world of ancient Rome with "Cooking and Dining in Imperial Rome," a fascinating glimpse into the culinary habits of one of history's greatest empires. Attributed to Apicius, a figure synonymous with Roman gastronomy, this collection offers a unique... Read Full Overview

Journey back to the opulent world of ancient Rome with "Cooking and Dining in Imperial Rome," a fascinating glimpse into the culinary habits of one of history's greatest empires. Attributed to Apicius, a figure synonymous with Roman gastronomy, this collection offers a unique... Read Full Overview

Step into the sumptuous world of ancient Rome with "Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome," a captivating exploration of the culinary delights and dining customs that defined an era. This remarkable book, long out of print and now republished by Alpha Editions, invites you to experience... Read Full Overview