TheLimey
Magistrate
This is something that came about after a conversation with malins, and could have fitted in the Roman Resources thread. However, there's such a lot of different topics going in in there, I thought I'd start a separate thread to keep things in one place.
When we think of Rome, we certainly think of crucifixion, scourging, slaves of all kinds, and copious indulgence in food and wine.
So, I'd like this to be a resource for notes, descriptions and what have you for Roman stories that feature banquets.
My first offering is an actual Roman recipe for milk fed snails.
6 snails per person
2 pints of milk
Salt
1tsp Garum (or anchovy essence)
1 tblsp Wine
Clean the Snails with a sponge, and remove the membrane so they can come out from their shells.
Put in a vessel with half the milk and the salt, for 1 day, then in a fresh vessel with the remaining milk for another day, cleaning away the excrement every hour.
When the snails are fat to the point that they can no longer return to their shells, fry on oil . Serve with a dressing of Garum and wine.
When we think of Rome, we certainly think of crucifixion, scourging, slaves of all kinds, and copious indulgence in food and wine.
So, I'd like this to be a resource for notes, descriptions and what have you for Roman stories that feature banquets.
My first offering is an actual Roman recipe for milk fed snails.
6 snails per person
2 pints of milk
Salt
1tsp Garum (or anchovy essence)
1 tblsp Wine
Clean the Snails with a sponge, and remove the membrane so they can come out from their shells.
Put in a vessel with half the milk and the salt, for 1 day, then in a fresh vessel with the remaining milk for another day, cleaning away the excrement every hour.
When the snails are fat to the point that they can no longer return to their shells, fry on oil . Serve with a dressing of Garum and wine.