Oldest Cookbook in the West | Apicius | Ancient Roman Mussels

Explore the culinary history of the Roman Empire through its oldest surviving cookbook, Apicius De Re Coquinaria. This episode demonstrates a simple, authentic fourth-century recipe for steamed mussels utilizing classic ancient ingredients like liquamen and passum. Learn about the legendary first-century gourmand behind the book's reputation and discover how ancient dining habits varied from everyday pottage to opulent feasts.#tastinghistory #ancientrome #apicius #derecoquinaria #foodhistory #ancientrecipes #romanfood #cookinghistory #musselsrecipe #historynerd