Welcome to the salty, fishy world of Garum, the not-so-secret sauce that added a punch to ancient Roman cuisine. Her we dive deep into the fascinating history and peculiarities of Garum. From its pungent aroma to its esteemed status among the Romans, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you both amused and curious! The Birth of Garum: Legend has it that Garum was accidentally discovered by a forgetful fisherman who left his fermented fish out in the sun for far too long. Little did he know that his fishy mishap would give birth to a condiment that would conquer Roman taste buds for centuries to come.…
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Roman Honey Cakes or Libum
During my research for my novel Even Gods Are Blind, I looked at the typical foods eaten during the early part of the Roman Empire. In this post I would like to focus on honey cakes or libum and in the interest of authentic research, I of course, have made them and provided a recipe below. Online, you can find an original recipe by Cato the Elder, in his works on Agriculture. But what is Libum, I hear you cry! Libum was a small cake used as an offering to the Lares, the household gods and I have seen sources that indicate it was offered to others including my favourite,…
