Roman Food

Description

• Roman food was very important.
• Foods varied from barley to meat and fish.

Major foods and drinks in Ancient Rome.

• Barley was a major ingredient in Ancient Rome especially for athletes.
• Olive oil was another major food.
• Posca was a major drink, it was made with sour wine, water and some flavoring herbs.

Breakfast

• Breakfast (the Romans called this jentaculum) was taken in the master bedroom and usually consisted of a slice of bread or a wheat pancake eaten with dates and honey. Wine was also drunk.

Lunch

• Lunch (the Romans called this prandium) was eaten at about 11.00 a.m. and consisted of a light meal of bread, cheese and possibly some meat.

Dinner

• This was eaten in the late afternoon or early evening. If the master of the house had no guests, cena (which dinner was called in Ancient Rome)might take about one hour. If he did have guests, then this meal might take as long as four hours.

Interesting facts

• The Romans were usually not big meat eaters
• Alot of their normal meals involved vegetables, herbs and spices together with a wheat meal that looked like porridge.
• Many meals were served with sauces.

Interesting facts continued…

• Sauces made from vinegar, honey, pepper, herbs and spices were also popular.
• The Romans seemed to be very keen on sweet food and drink.
• One sign that a meal or a banquet had gone down well was if guests asked for bags to take home of thedishes that they had enjoyed.

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