#apicius post

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Apicius Post: Integratore naturale contro reflusso e indigestione

Apicius Post è un integratore alimentare a base di ingredienti naturali, formulato per aiutare la digestione e contrastare i sintomi del reflusso gastroesofageo. Apicius Post è un valido alleato per la salute del tuo apparato digerente. Come funziona Apicius Post? Apicius Post agisce grazie alla sinergia dei suoi ingredienti naturali: Liquirizia: Lenisce la mucosa gastrica, riduce il bruciore…

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I did a tour of GO filming locations

It was around London, so I didn't get all of them, but the trip has been such a blast I just have to share the pics!

1. St James park: so many birds! And tourists. Which is good because the secret government agents wouldn't be able to feed so many ducks. I saw pelicans too—they were huge and pink and funny!!

2. Berkley Square (they actually didn't film anything here, but still): it's a giant construction site now. The only birds I spotted were parrots, so many of them, at least 5 nests, and loud too. No sane nightingale would ever come there, this much is true. But the song is referenced on one of the bench plaques <3

3. The Ritz / The Criterion: they both look nothing like the restaurant in the show (maybe the Criterion changed since 2019?) But both are fancy! When my rich uncle leaves me a giant inheritance and I find my 6000 year soulmate, I am so taking them out there, just you wait.

4. The Globe: this is my favourite theatre now!!!Macbeth was magnificent! And the standing tickets were so worth it: actors were down in the crowd and interacted with everyone! I got some of Macduff's blood on me! (Can't get this anywhere else :D) The Globe is closed in winter, so I'm already planning to buy tickets for next year.

5. The Bandstand and the-place-where-Gabriel-was-running: after marinating on Tumblr for so long I felt shocked seeing the word "bandstand" on a physical sign in the park. Like, put up a warning at least, my heart needs to be prepared?? The actual bandstand was at the same time smaller and bigger than I expected. Also those red bits—apparently they were there the whole time; I was imagining it black and white for some reason.

Also I met another crazy fan taking pictures of the bandstand in the rain, and I remember thinking, they have to be just as crazy as me xD

6. Tavistock square (where they switched bodies): the filming crew must have moved the benches around, because the square itself is so tiny and you can only match the scene background if you stand all the way back in the bushes. Surely there must have been a better way.

7. Crystal palace: just as I suspected, you can't see the dinosaurs from the bench because of all the trees in the way. The dinos are hilarious though, they look more like🗿and not like 🦖. In the show Warlock seems to have written a rude word on the teleosaurus info card, how dare he!

8. Tadfield (Hambleden, really): I thought, it's just two hours from London, easy day trip, in and out, what could go wrong. Cue to me stumbling over muddy fields in the dark surrounded by menacing sheep and regretting everything. The village is cute and English and has literally three streets and a post office and nothing else. And sheep.

9. Bonus round, my take on Aziraphale's bookshop xD "Seducing women? I think you've got the wrong shop!"

10. Bonus bonus round, food! (am I or am I not the ace of snacks after all?) An oyster recipe from Marcus Gavius Apicius' cookbook (Rome, 1c CE, stumbled upon it in the museum of Reading), and Eccles cakes (soooo sweet they don't calm people down but give them instant diabetes)

And that's it!! Thank you for reading all the way <3 Here is a secret snack 🍎

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MINUTAL MATIANUM (ROMAN PORK WITH APPLES, 1st c.)

It's a been a tougher week than usual - my husband broke his leg and had surgery, and I'm dealing with some dental pain - but amongst it all, I thought it would be a good idea to treat ourselves with a Tasting History dish that is especially hearty and comforting: Minutal Matianum (Roman Pork with Apples). From the quintessential Roman source by Apicius from the 1st c., De Re Coquinaria, this meat dish is made using ingredients that would have been available to Roman soldiers in Britain, near forts in the area of Hadrian's Wall. This hearty dish was probably closer to what the officers of the Roman army would have eaten rather than the foot soldiers, however. I decided to make this dish because my husband and I have enjoyed most of the Roman recipes I've made so far, and Max exclaimed this was the best Roman dish even he had made so far. We hope this dish provides us with the fortitude of a Roman soldier on the frontiers! See Max’s video on how to make the dish here or see the ingredients and process at the end of this post, sourced from his website.

My experience making it:

As usual for me with Roman recipes, I struggled to compile all of the specific listed ingredients, but I did my best! I sourced a pork shoulder from our local butcher, and for the ground meat, I used a mix of 60% beef and 40% pork (a very common mixture here in Germany). For the pork roast rub, I used oil, a bit of salt, lots of pepper, and a tablespoon and a half of linden tree blossom honey. For the meatballs, I didn't use any egg to bind them, as I didn't have any on hand. Instead of garum, I used an Asian fish sauce (which Max suggests as a substitute). For the apples, I used some sweet Pink Lady apples (which I definitely snacked on while I was cooking). Instead of the long pepper Max used, I used the tablespoon of peppercorns. I decided to omit the asafoetida completely, as I couldn't find it at 4 different supermarkets, including the bio-supermarket and the Turkish supermarket. I've recently learned that I should look instead at an Indian supermarket, so now I'm on the hunt for one! I reduced grape juice myself to make defrutum, as Saba seems a little expensive. Instead of starch/cornflour, I used regular white flour, since I think they would function fairly similarly.

First, I set out making the rub for the pork roast. Nice and simple with olive oil, salt, pepper, and honey, I loved that I could customize this part to my tastes (give me that sharp pepper taste!). Next, because I didn't have a roasting rack, I made one myself out of tin foil by taking a large sheet, rolling it into a snake shape, and curving it into a zig-zag pattern on top of a layer of tinfoil at the bottom of my pan. It fit the pork perfectly, and then I added the rub and tossed it in the oven. My pork shoulder was just over 2 pounds, so I roasted it for just over 2 hours. While it was cooking, I rolled my meatballs (sans egg), ground my spices for the sauce in the mortar and pestle (which took awhile), and chopped and portioned the ingredients for the next steps. When the pork was almost done cooking, I began cooking the meatballs in olive oil, also adding in the leeks. I added in the chicken stock and garum, stirring to get any bits from the bottom to release their flavour.

While this cooked on the stovetop, the pork roast was ready to take out of the oven. It looked wonderful and smelled delicious! I let it sit for a little bit, then chopped it into cubes and added them to the pot with the meatballs. I added in the cilantro, then a little bit more chicken stock so the pork and meatballs were 3/4 submerged and sizzling nicely in the juices. I simmered it for 15 minutes, then added the apple chunks. I simmered it further, but for less than the 20 minutes in the recipe (more like 15). I portioned the meat and apples into our serving bowls to cool a little while I prepared the quick sauce, being sure to leave some of the juices in order to provide the base to the sauce. I added the juices, defrutum, white wine vinegar, garum, and honey to a pot, added the crushed spices/herbs, and brought it to a light boil, stirring often. I made a roux with some flour by mixing a bit of water into it, then added it to my sauce to thicken it. By the looks of it, I think I ended up thickening it a decent amount more than Max did, but I like a thicker sauce, so I wasn't too upset about that. I took it off the heat once it was combined and thickened, and drizzled it over the pork, meatballs, and apples. It looked absolutely scrumptious - the sauce added a nice silky shine to the meat, the leeks added a pretty green, the peppercorns some texture, and the apples a beautiful yellow and red pop of colour. I served the Minutal Matianum with a side Greek Salad to balance the heaviness of the meat.

My experience tasting it:

I made sure my first bite was with pork, apple, and some sauce - it was very tasty! The pork was tender enough, but I might have overcooked it just a little. Luckily, the tougher, hearty texture was balanced by the crisp and light flavour of the apple and the acidity, sweetness, spice-infused, and herbed flavour of the silky gravy-like sauce. Like Max mentioned, the sauce first tastes a bit sour due to the vinegar, but it melts into a sweetness from the defrutum and honey. It is still a very 'Roman' flavour of sauce - I could taste hints of the previous Roman sauces I have made in other dishes in this one, but this one was more like a gravy, and maybe more in line with the modern palate. In terms of herbs and spices, I found that peppercorn and cilantro were the most forward in the sauce - the mint and cumin were just barely there. I decided to make my next bite a meatball with some sauce, apple and leek: an absolute winning combo! I don't always have time to make a pork roast, so I can't see myself making Minutal Matianum often in its complete form, but I will most certainly make the sauce with apples and meatballs again in the future. Like Max, my husband and I both agreed this is our favourite of the Roman dishes I've made so far. This is a great meal for late fall/early winter, and I will probably make it again as the weather gets colder this fall. If you end up making this dish, if you liked it, or if you changed anything from the original recipe, do let me know!

Links to harder-to-find ingredients:

Long Pepper

Flor de Garum

Colatura di Alici (Garum substitute)

Saba (Defrutum)

Asafoetida

Minutal Matianum (Roman Pork with Apples) original recipe (1st c.)

Sourced from De Re Coquinaria by Apicius, 1st century.

Put oil, garum, stock, chopped leek and cilantro and small ground meatballs in a pot. Chop previously cooked shoulder of pork with skin into cubes. Cook all together. Half-way through cooking add cored and diced Matian apples. While it cooks, grind pepper, cumin, cilantro and coriander seed, mint, and silphium root, pour in vinegar, honey, garum, defrutum, and some of the cooking liquid. Adjust the flavors with vinegar. Bring to a boil. Add broken tracta to thicken. Sprinkle pepper and serve. 

Modern Recipe

Based on De Re Coquinaria by Apicius (1st c.) and Max Miller’s version in his Tasting History video.

Ingredients:

Roasted Pork

Pork shoulder

Olive oil

Salt

Pepper

Honey

Pork and Apples

1 tbsp olive oil

3/4 lb (340g) ground pork or beef, shaped into 1” balls

1 cup chopped leek

1 cup (235ml) chicken stock, plus extra as needed

2 teaspoons garum*

Small handful chopped cilantro

1 lb (450g) roasted pork, cut into cubes

1 lb (450g) sweet apples, cored and cut into about 1” pieces

Sauce

1 tsp cumin

2 tsp chopped cilantro

1 tbsp coriander seeds

2 tsp chopped mint

4 long peppers or 1 tbsp of peppercorns

1/2 tsp asafoetida

1/4 cup (60ml) white wine vinegar

2 tbsp honey

1 tsp garum*

1/4 cup (60ml) defrutum**

1/4 cup (60ml) cooking liquid from the pork and apples

2 tsp starch or cornflour

*Garum was a fermented fish sauce that was used in a lot of ancient Roman cooking. You can buy a modern equivalent or use an Asian fish sauce.

**Defrutum was a 1/3 reduction of grape must. Today, Saba is pretty much the same thing. It can be expensive, so you can reduce some grape juice instead.

Method:

For the roasted pork: Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with foil, then place a roasting rack on top of it.

In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, salt, pepper, and honey. There should be enough to coat the pork roast. Adjust the amounts to your liking.

Brush the olive oil mixture onto the pork, then roast for 15 minutes.

Lower the temperature to 275°F (135°C) and cook for about an hour per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (74°C).

For the pork and apples: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add the meatballs and leeks and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they start to brown.

Deglaze the pot with the chicken stock and garum. Toss in the cilantro and roasted pork. Add enough additional chicken stock so that it covers the bottom of the pot.

Simmer for 15 minutes, adding more stock if necessary.

Add the apples, then cook for another 20 minutes or until the meatballs are fully cooked.

For the sauce: Grind the spices and herbs with a mortar and pestle, then put them in a saucepan with the liquid ingredients. Stir together and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.

Mix the starch with a little water, then add it to the sauce. Simmer for a couple of minutes until it thickens.

To serve: Dish the pork and apples into a bowl, drizzle with the sauce, and serve it forth.

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Highly disorganized but whenever i try to involve food in an EO fic i always start breaking down what exactly can be served while taking the timeline into account like FUCK, the timeline is post-apocalyptic so all kinds of shit existed but got wiped out and is slowly getting reinvented.

but according to one of these EO1U mangas, burgers hadn’t been rediscovered. & Frederika had to teach her guild what they were. There are sites that say burgers werent invented until the late 1800’s, but others say they really started as concepts as early as the 1100’s.

HOWEVER, according to an informative portrait commonly know as “Medic 2”, but oftentimes nicknamed as Mediko, candy bars also exist in the EO world which are also said to have been created in the 1800s. So maybe we’re cooking in the late 1800s equivalent.

but also Regina seems to have revived some of the more “modern” dishes (or just food you dont expect in a fantasy rpg unless it’s food-focused) with apicius’ recipes by using monster parts & ingredients grown in the labyrinth, so anything past eo2 is a sort of “you could probably translate any modern food into EO, as long as it’s made from labyrinth monsters/ingredients”. So maybe you cant say “burger” but you can say “war bison rye sandwich”. But ignoring EO2U for a second, according my brief research session I have learned that:

Crepes and burgers are, to my great joy, NOT out of the question for etrian odyssey characters to order from a shop. Restaurants in particular seemingly came around in the mid-to-late 1800s.

philly cheesesteaks are, to my great despair, out of the question as we know them, as those did not come to be until the mid 1900s. However, there is surely a combination of monsters & labyrinth ingredients that will achieve something similar before its time.

This was already known but, unfortunately, EO characters really cannot walk into a joint and say “I’LL HAVE TWO NUMBER 9s, A NUMBER 9 LARGE, A NUMBER 6 WITH EXTRA DIP, A NUMBER 7, TWO NUMBER 45s, ONE WITH CHEESE, AND A LARGE SODA”

unrelated to food but i always wondered what I was cooking when giving napier a cash register in OtL but now i’ve learned they existed in the late 1800s too.

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trial of Publius Rutilius Rufus

date: 92 BCE charge: lex Servilia (Glauciae) de repetundis (misconduct as legate to Asia) defendant: P. Rutilius Rufus cos. 105 (ORF 44.III) spoke pro se [for himself] advocates: Q. Mucius Scaevola cos. 95 (ORF 67.II) C. Aurelius Cotta cos. 75 (ORF 80.I) prosecutor: Apicius

Posidonius in Athen. 4.66, 168DE = FGrH 2A.27, 233; Cic. Font. 38; Balb. 28; Pis. 95; Rab. Post. 27; de Orat. 1.229-30; Brut. 85, 115; N.D. 3.80, 86; Diod. Sic. 37.5.1; Liv. Per. 70; Vell. 2.13.2; V. Max. 2.10.5, 6.4.4; Sen. Ben. 5.17.2, 6.37.2; Ep. 24.4; Quint. Inst. 11.1.13; Tac. Ann. 4.43; Dio 28, fr. 97; [Asc.] 202St; Flor. Epit. 2.5.3; Oros. 5.17.12-13; see also Tac. Ann. 3.66.2 Pais (1918) 46-49

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The Schuyler household and enslaved laborers

As noted on the Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, “Between 1765 and 1804, Schuyler Mansion was home to over sixty Black people of all ages and genders, held in bondage by the Schuylers.”

The following is from Women of Colonial and Revolutionary Times: Catherine Schuyler (1897) by Mary Gay Humphreys. I’m posting the below without commentary, as it’s of interest how these matters were being written about in the late 19th century:

In the Schuyler household the slaves all descended from two old women brought from Africa when they were young. Mrs. Grant gives an amusing account of the “rivalries in excellence” between these two tribes. “Diana was determined that in no respect of excellence Maria’s children should surpass hers; and Maria was equally determined that Diana’s brood should not surpass hers. If Maria’s son Prince cut down wood with more dexterity and despatch than any one in the province, the mighty Caesar, son of Diana, cut down wheat and threshed it better than he. His sister Betty, who to her misfortune was a beauty of her kind, and possessed wit equal to her beauty, was the best seamstress and laundress I have known, and plain unpretending Rachel, sister to Prince, wife to Tytus alas Tyte, and head cook, dressed dinners that might have please Apicius.” 

For every department of the household there was a slave allotted. They hoed, drilled, shod horses, made cider, raised hemp and tobacco, looked after the horses and the garden, made and mended the shows, spun, wove, made nets, canoes, attended to the fishing, carpentering, each household sufficient until itself. Slavery probably never took a more unobjectionable form. The negroes were treated with even familiarity; each was allotted his own garden, and was encouraged to raise pets. as in the South, each boy had his boy, and each girl her maid who was given to her on her marriage. Here they lived, and multiplied to old age, no slave being sold unless he proved unmanageable or to be a corrupt influence; and in this case, the threat to send the refractory one to Jamaica or the Barbados was usually sufficient. [pg 37-8]

[It’s unclear if the Prince described above is the same person as this Prince, purchased in 1776.] 

The above recollections seem more like family lore and fantasy than historical record.

From the paragraph above, one can also speculate whether Elizabeth Hamilton was given an enslaved woman upon her marriage; it’s not at all clear, though she undoubtedly had at least one servant with her in early 1781. 

Here are some other posts I’ve written on this topic with the Schuylers: the legacy of Philip Schuyler, and Philip Schuyler, enslaver.

Check out the Schuyler Mansion blog site for more about the family’s history with slavery; here’s a link to their blogposts on slavery.

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Fic Asks Game!

I was tagged by my lovely friend @princip1914​ and decided to give this a go while I’m procrastinating on working on a fic (the circle is complete)

1) How many works do you have on AO3?

I'm up to 26 now apparently!

2) What’s your total AO3 word count?

78,636 (one day I will make it to 100k)

3) How many fandoms have you written for and what are they?

I’ve only written for GO since it was the thing that made me want to write fic for the first time.

4) What are your top five fics by kudos?

Frayed (5k E) - Aziraphale struggles to process 6000 years of repressed trauma

Dreading the winter's near (2k, T) - Crowley has a hard time with cold weather on account of being a snake

Apicius (3.2k, T) - Aziraphale and Crowley go on their first date post-Armageddon

Vipers that cannot be charmed (5.1k, E) - Crowley's venom has sex-pollen like qualities, and they use it to act out a fantasy Aziraphale has harboured for centuries

Treasures of Heaven (2k, T) - outsider POV, a moment between Crowley and Aziraphale as seen from the POV of a waitress in a coffee shop

5) Do you respond to comments, why or why not?

I try! I used to be very good at it but I lost my way a little while back. I would love to work through the backlog tbh

6) What’s the fic you’ve written with the angstiest ending?

Hmm, I haven't actually written much angst (despite enjoying a good angsty fic) so I am not really sure I have a good answer for this. In some roundabout way, it might be The Bible Project purely because it's a historical fic and therefore doesn't end with the two of them together. But the fic itself is lighthearted and silly so that's probably a dumb response. Maybe it's Pink and Poppy? A little ficlet I wrote that's set during The Night At Crowley's Flat and overall has a more melancholic vibe.

7) Do you write crossovers? If so what is the craziest one you’ve written?

I have not written a crossover! I think they're super fun to read but my brain cannot write them, it's like my writing needle has to be in a specific groove and really protests jumping between others. But there are some great GO crossovers out there!

8) Have you ever received hate on a fic?

Thankfully I haven’t

9) Do you write smut? If so what kind?

Yes, yes I do. Still something of a novice but I do really like using sex as a way of exploring some aspect of character or their relationship. I find it super fun to plot the smut like that!

10) Have you ever had a fic stolen?

Not a fic, no!

11) Have you ever had a fic translated?

I don’t think so

12) Have you ever co-written a fic before?

As Princip said on their version, we co-wrote a little ficlet where Crowley and Aziraphale are algae! (Elaborate-On-That-No.gif)

13) What’s your all time favourite ship?

Aziraphale/Crowley for sure, I’m hopeless

14) What’s a WIP you want to finish but don’t think you ever will?

Hmm, well I hold out hope to finish all the WIPs I have currently published on AO3 (however misguided that may be). I have a very sad WIP that I worked on when I was Going Through It™ where Aziraphale is killed by hellfire and explores Crowley’s grief. I would really love to finish it but I also think working on it takes a lot out of me.

15) What are your writing strengths?

Oh dang what a good question. I think I’m good at constructing a narrative, I think I use words fairly efficiently, and I think I can sometimes write interesting or funny dialogue between Crowley and Aziraphale.

16) What are your writing weaknesses?

I am resisting the urge to be immediately self deprecating and say “a lot“ (GROWTH.JPG). Realistically, I think I still struggle with structuring my writing. I’ve got a lot better at it, but when I read back some of my first several fics, I can see that I was definitely stuck in Science Writing Mode since that has been my only writing experience for the last, like, decade. I think I’ve managed to make things smoother and flow better for fiction, but I still get stuck. I also think that I struggle to make transition scenes interesting, and I’m sure I do a thousand other things that writing advice columns always tell you not to do.

17) What are your thoughts on writing dialogue in other languages in a fic?

I think Princip’s answer to this was pretty identical to my feelings, which is that, much like writing dialogue in a dialect, it can be used to great effect when done sparingly. I think if you start writing too much of the dialogue in another language or with a thick dialect, it starts to a) become hard to follow, and b) runs the risk of turning your character into a stereotype.

18) What was the first fandom you wrote for?

I mean, when I was 11 I used to write stories where me and my brother had our own Digimon and we’d go on adventures and stuff. But other than that I used to be a strictly Fanart Only creator up until GO!

19) What’s your favourite fic you’ve written?

Gosh another good question... I think I’m definitely proud of several of the fics that have already been mentioned here, and certainly Frayed and Vipers cannot be charmed have a special spot in my heart. However I do really really love the SFW fic I wrote for the snake zine, Let Sleeping Serpents Lie. I think I got a good mix of soft and funny, and I also got to work with a super talented artist!

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I have no clue who has or has not had a go at this point but I’ll tag @racketghost and @fremulon and @theoldaquarian and @forineffablereasons case none of you have done it yet! If you’re reading this and haven’t done it yet, feel free to fill it in and tag me!

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Roman Spiced Wine “Conditum Paradoxum” - The World That Was

This week, I'm going to be making some honey spiced wine that was popular in the Eastern Mediterranean. The name of this comes from Apicius, and roughly translates to "surprise" or "marvellous" spiced wine. This recipe was also recorded in the Jerusalem Talmud, which reaffirms the claims for this drink's popularity in the Eastern Mediterranean and Levant! Given the time of year I'm posting this, it would be a fitting drink to serve for any festivities you might have planned for Saturnalia!

But before I begin, I just want to make it clear that this is a recipe for an alcoholic beverage, so please don't make this if you're under the legal drinking age where you are! It's 18 in Ireland, but it may be different where you are!

In any case, let's now take a look at The World That Was! Follow along with my YouTube video above!

Ingredients 100g honey 700ml wine (preferably red) 2 bay leaves 2 saffron strands (or a tablespoon of ground turmeric) 2tsp black peppercorns 1 tsp fennel seeds (or 5g mastic gum)

Method 1 - Grind your Spices To begin with, we need to grind our spices. You can use pre-ground spices, but they tend to have a milder taste than freshly-ground ones. Begin grinding your peppercorns into a fine powder. Next, go grind up some fennel seeds. The original recipe explicitly calls for mastic gum - which is the resin from the mastic tree. This can be pretty hard to obtain, so fennel works as a cheaper and more readily available substitute! This will give a herbal, aniseed tone to the drink. Finally, we need to grind up some saffron. Saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world, with a history of cultivation dating back to the 7th century BC. You can break the saffron strands in between your fingers, if it’s easier for you. If you don't want to splash out and buy some saffron, a few teaspoons of ground turmeric would work in a pinch. When you're done with your spices, it's time to turn to your wine.

2 - Prepare the Honey Pour a third of a cup of your wine, and all of your honey into a pot. Put this over medium-high heat and stir it constantly until the mixture starts to boil, which should take around 10 minutes. When it hits a boil, bring it off the heat, and let the mix cool down. When it's cool, put it back on to the heat and bring it to a boil again. Do this process three times - and on the third time, leave your wine off the heat for a bit, but keep it warm. If it cools down to the point where it acts more like honey than wine, just reheat this over medium heat for a couple of minutes.

3 - Mix the Wine When your honey and wine mix is done, go pour the remainder of your bottle of wine into a bowl or pot, followed by the liquid honey wine. On top of this, toss your ground pepper, fennel seeds (or mastic), bay leaves, and saffron. Stir this to combine and infuse for about 10 minutes. You can let the pot of wine sit overnight, if you want, to let the flavours mingle, but you can serve this immediately too. Pour your wine through a fine mesh strainer, to catch any large pieces of your spices or leaves. Bottle this up, or drink as-is! You might want to water it down slightly, as it results in a much smoother drink than if you drink it straight from the pot, but either way is good!

The finished wine is cloudy, but very sweet! Depending on how you filter this, it might take on a more peppery taste than mine - which is also based on the amount of pepper corns you use too! It might also be clearer than mine. I'd recommend straining your mix through cheesecloth or a very fine sieve, as mine allowed a large amount of pepper through! 

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☕️ garum and its usage in ancient rome

so, garum sounds bad, right ("rotted fish sauce? ew!") , and our surviving recipes don't really say how much you use (Apicius is the OP of that "spices? you measure that shit with your heart" post), but it's not actually different from fish sauce. It's strong on its own, definitely, but my beef barley recipe uses a little bit as a flavor enhancer & you can definitely a) taste a difference & b) not tell what's doing it. 

now, if you want me to complain about Roman cooking it's that they have a whole bunch of flavor combinations that seem weird to modern palates and they love sweet meat dishes. I like 'em too, but not as sweet as Romans seemed to have. 

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La Liquirizia e APICIUS POST di SoloNatura: Un Alleato per la Digestione

La liquirizia non è solo un bastoncino da masticare! Questa radice dal sapore caratteristico vanta una lunga storia di utilizzo come rimedio naturale per diversi disturbi, tra cui quelli digestivi. Come può la liquirizia aiutarci a digerire meglio? Combatte l’infiammazione: La liquirizia aiuta a ridurre l’infiammazione nello stomaco e nell’esofago, alleviando i sintomi di gastrite, reflusso…

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PATINA DE PIRIS (ROMAN PEAR PATINA, 1st c.)

I was somewhat reluctant to make this next Tasting History dish: Patina de Piris, or Roman Pear Patina, from the 1st century AD primary source De Re Coquinaria of Apicius. The reluctance came primarily from the unexpected list of ingredients (about half of them sweet, half savoury) and from Max's main description of the dish as "very Roman" in flavour. Based on the previous Roman dishes I've made, I assumed this to indicate there would be some unexpected flavours mingling together, both sweet and savoury. The Roman palate definitely differs from the modern one. The list of ingredients puts things together I would never expect: eggs, ice wine, cumin, honey, fish sauce, pears, pepper... not typically ingredients which I would say go well together. I appreciate a challenge, though. The 4th book of De Re Coquinaria features over a dozen recipes for patinae prepared with various ingredients (for example, rustic herbs or peaches) that seem to have little in common, save for the use of the same tool: the patina, a kind of pan or plate. While the Romans would likely have used a clay pot version, as does Max, I opted for enamel in its place, perhaps to the finished dish's detriment (spoiler...). Patinae probably would have been part of mensa secunda, or second meal, the final course in a larger meal which usually consisted of sweets, pastries, nuts, and egg dishes, like a modern dessert course. This explains the sweet ingredients, but I was still puzzled why there are so many savoury ingredients in Patina de Piris; I wanted to find out why! See Max’s video on how to make the dish here or see the ingredients and process at the end of this post, sourced from his website.

My experience making it:

My first and perhaps most crucial change from Max's directions lies in my choice of pan; I used an enamel pan, because I didn't have a clay pot like Max did or the Romans would have. Otherwise, I followed the instructions fairly well. I used an Italian rosé for boiling the pears, four firm pears, German linden tree honey, ice wine from Rheinhessen as my passum, black pepper, and Asian fish sauce as my garum replacement.

I started by preheating the oven, preparing my ingredients, and simmering the rosé wine with a bit of water. I peeled the pears, used an apple slicer to core them and cut them into wedges, and added them to the pot. While they cooked for 20 minutes, I separated the eggs and yolks for later. When the pears were soft and pierceable with a fork, I drained them and began mashing them with a potato masher. Unfortunately, my masher couldn't get the pear pieces very small, no matter how much I mashed, so instead of ending up with the 'applesauce consistency' that Max calls for, mine ended up more like a rustic, chunky pearsauce. I put it into a mesh strainer to get out as much of the moisture as I could without pushing any of the pear chunks through the holes. This was only partially successful, as when I put the pear chunks back in the pot, some juice still pooled a bit. As someone suggested in the comments of Max's video, I added a teaspoon of flour to soak up this moisture, which helped. While the pears were still warm, I melted the honey in, then mixed in the pepper and cumin. Instead of using oil to grease my pan, I used butter to prevent pools of grease from forming on the bottom and leaving the sides ungreased. I easily and quickly beat the egg yolks until uniform, then beat the egg whites for what seemed like an hour (actually about 20 minutes) in an effort to achieve 'stiff peaks', which never quite got very stiff. Once the pears were room temperature, I added the ice wine, fish sauce, and oil, mixed until uniform, then began folding in the egg yolks and egg whites, little by little, until combined. It was quite a frothy mix! I poured the mixture into the enamel pan and put it on the lowest rack in the oven. I baked it for 30 minutes, and the top looked brown, so I took it out to do the toothpick test. It did not come out clean, so I put it back in the oven for another 10 minutes. This time, the toothpick came out clean, so I added some pepper on top and served it after letting it cool a little. It turned out it was not quite cooked at the bottom, and was mushy to serve, so I decided to throw it back in the oven another 10 minutes. This time, upon serving, it was holding together a little better, but pear juice was still pooling at the bottom of the pan. I decided to serve it anyways at this point, as my patience was wearing thin. I served the dish with some of the ice wine from the ingredients, since the bottle was open and beckoning.

My experience tasting it:

I have to admit, it looked absolutely terrible plated up - almost like scrambled eggs. The pear chunks were visible, and seeing them mixed in with cooked egg was not an appetizing look. While the top of the dish looked lovely, as if it had a nice golden baked crust, it was in fact spongey. Very misleading! My husband and I put our most open-minded and optimistic hats on despite this, and tried our first bite. While pear was the main flavour (and I love pear!), the cumin and pepper were definitely noticeable. I get why Max described Patina de Piris as tasting 'very Roman' - it did have hints of flavour I recognized from previous savoury Roman dishes I have made (perhaps the wine, garum, and honey combo?). The flavour was fine, but to me it was very clear that these specific ingredients don't work well together. I hoped they would surprise me by complementing each other, but this was not the case. On top of this, the texture was quite terrible: spongey and moist in all the wrong ways, with chunks of pear adding a bit more crunch, though still fairly soft. The texture of scrambled eggs - that jiggle - was also present. Honestly, the chunks of pear were the saving grace; they still tasted like pear, sweet and lovely. Still, the best part of this meal (which we had around lunchtime), was the ice wine. Evidently, this dish did disappoint, and we ended up throwing out the remainder, which is saying a lot, since I am usually really against wasting food. I'm not sure where this dish went wrong, exactly. It could have been that I used the wrong pan, my pears could have had too much moisture, the egg whites might not have been frothy enough, maybe I shouldn't have used butter instead of oil to grease the pan, or I might have left it in the oven too long somehow. Or, equally likely: the terrible texture and strange taste is just how this dish was originally intended by the Romans. Who's to say? Either way, I consider this a failed attempt at this dish, but I would love if you could change my mind. If you end up making this dish, if you liked it, or if you changed anything from the original recipe, do let me know!

Patina de Piris original recipe (1st c.)

Sourced from De Re Coquinaria by Apicius, 1st century.

Patina of Pears: Pound boiled and cored pears with pepper, cumin, honey, possum, garum, and a little oil. Add eggs to make the patina, sprinkle with pepper, and serve.

Modern Recipe

Based on the recipe from De Re Coquinaria by Apicius (1st c.) and Max Miller’s version in his Tasting History video.

Ingredients:

1 750 ml bottle rosé or other wine

4 medium firm pears, peeled, cored, and cut into quarters

2 tbsp honey

1/2 tsp ground long pepper or black pepper

A large pinch of cumin

4 large eggs, separated

1/4 cup (60 ml) passum*

1 tbsp olive oil

Garum** to taste

*Passum is a sweet raisin wine used in ancient Rome. Use a sweet wine like Vin Santo, ice wine, a sweet Riesling, or Moscato. **Garum was a fermented fish sauce that was used in a lot of ancient Roman cooking. You can buy a modern equivalent or use an Asian fish sauce. For this recipe, I used 1 tablespoon of my homemade garum, which is less salty than modern Asian fish sauces. If you use an Asian fish sauce, use 1 to 1.5 teaspoons.

Method:

Pour the rosé into a saucepan and add some water so that when you add the pears, they’ll all be covered. Bring it to a simmer. Add the pears and cook for 20 minutes or until they get very soft.

Drain the pears. Mash them to a puree, about the consistency of applesauce. Drain off any excess liquid.

While it’s still warm, mix in the honey, pepper, and cumin. Let it cool to room temperature.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Move a rack to the lowest position. Lightly oil one large ceramic dish or four smaller ones.

Beat the egg yolks until smooth.

Beat the egg whites to stiff peaks.

When the pear mixture is room temperature, mix in the passum, olive oil, and garum.

Stir the egg yolks into the pear mixture.

Fold the egg whites into the pear mixture until there are no streaks of egg white.

Pour the mixture into the prepared dish(es). Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

When the patina is done, take it out of the oven, sprinkle it with pepper, and serve it forth.

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Have You Tried Italian Cooking?

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Have You Tried Italian Cooking?

Italy is not just one of the most powerful and prominent economies worldwide. Italy is likewise a significant player in music, theater, arts, style, style and naturally– cuisine. There are different Italian restaurants that are providing gastronomic pleasure to its customers. Where could one gather much information about Italian food?

Learning About Italian Foods

Italian food is one of the most popular and tastiest food on the planet. That is why lots of culinary students want to master cooking Italian recipes. Similar to finding out language, finding out Italian food can reach enormous heights and success through immersing or cleaning oneself in the country’s culture.

Lots of Italian cooking schools in Italy already offers bed linen, cooking utensils, furniture, etc. Trainees who have actually gone abroad or to a various school to study simply require bring other necessities and essential clothing. It is necessary to think about that the trainee’s stuff will gradually increase.

Many students invest an entire term or years in cooking schools to expand their understanding and horizon. On the other hand, there are trainees who see that discovering how to cook Italian would be an excellent way to hung around with their vacation. If the trainees are fantastic chefs or simply enthusiastic about cooking, this is regardless.

Schools That Specialize In Italian Food

By taking part to one of the numerous cooking or culinary schools in Italy can enable you to learn the tricks of authentic Italian food while having a good time with individuals who share your interests and enthusiasm. Cooking ability can start from even one of the most fundamental knowledge, there are cooking schools, casual cooking classes and even cooking academies.

Informal cooking classes can last from a day to a couple of weeks. Casual schools or perhaps some culinary schools, develop a fun and casual environment. These experiences can be enjoyable for any level of cook, from amateur or perhaps experts.

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Cooking Schools

These are numerous notable schools in Italy that teach cooking and culinary arts:

Alta Societa’ offers extensive courses in premium cooking for striving chefs. They likewise perform day classes for visitors who want to learn the essentials of Italian cuisine.

– Cook Italy uses regional cooking lessons, sepcializing in regional meals in Tuscany and Bologna. Cooking lessons are performed in outstanding locations in Bologna, Cartona, Lucca and even in Siracusa, Sicily.

– Tours and cooking vacations in Italy is what Mama Margaret and Friends are known for. Aside from cooking, they also carry out tours and check outs in vineyards, nation farms and kitchens of regional chefs.

– Culinary Institutes are more comparable to academies. This is not generally for novices, aiming experts and cooks typically go here to find out about Italian cuisine for a full semester. Italian culinary institutes are for those who have an interest in mastering national and regional specialties.

– Apicius- Culinary Institue of Florence uses cooking education for those who are just learning the field. They likewise use a Master in Italian Cuisine course for skilled chefs.

– Designed for non-professional and expert chefs, the Higher Institute of Gastronomy and School of Regional Cooking can be discovered in the heart of the city. They also conduct visits to traditional cheese and balsamic vinegar making facilities.

– Fontana del Papa sets an outstanding intro to Italy. They provide cooking and red wine classes and unique culinary for kids.

Where to find out Italian meals is never a concern in Italy. There are a great deal of Italian cooking and cooking schools, professionals and beginners can go to. Trainees learn more that cuisine and food, they learn a lot about Italian culture.  A recent trend is to specialize in Italian baking.  This has created a brand new market for better bake ware designed for the hotter ovens used in this style of baking.

That is why lots of cooking trainees would like to master cooking Italian recipes. Comparable to finding out language, learning Italian food can reach tremendous heights and success through immersing or cleaning oneself in the country’s culture.

Numerous Italian cooking schools in Italy already offers bedding, cooking utensils, furniture, etc. There are a lot of Italian cooking and culinary schools, experts and newbies can go to. Students find out more that cuisine and food, they discover a lot about Italian culture.

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The Twisted History of Pasta

“During the 20th century, Americans developed a love affair with pasta. On the big screen, spaghetti played memorable roles in classic films such as the Marx Brothers’ Night at the Opera (1935), Disney’s Lady and the Tramp (1955), and Goodfellas (1990).”

“Pasta’s ethnic roots have been long debated. Many theories have been put forward, some notably far-fetched. An enduring myth, based on the writings of the 13th-century explorer Marco Polo, that pasta was brought to Italy from China, rose from a misinterpretation of a famous passage in Polo’s Travels...Even while Polo was away on his travels in the 1270s, there is a reference to a soldier in the northern Italian city of Genoa, who owned a basket of “macaronis.” A century before, the Muslim geographer al-Idrisi wrote of seeing pasta produced on Sicily.

Many Italian writers have argued that a tomb from the fourth century B.C. bears a relief of pasta-making equipment, suggesting the dish was being enjoyed in pre-Roman Italy...From the 13th century, references to pasta dishes—macaroni, ravioli, gnocchi, vermicelli—crop up with increasing frequency across the Italian Peninsula.”

”Pasta was considered a dish for the wealthy, taking pride of place in aristocratic banquets during the Renaissance...in the middle of the 16th century...Pasta, by the late 17th century in Naples, was becoming the main staple of the common diet. Neapolitans had been nicknamed leaf-eaters (mangiafoglia) in the 1500s. From the 1700s they started to be called macaroni-eaters (mangiamaccheroni) instead...the main reason for pasta’s dramatic spread was that, from the 17th century, industrial pasta production was developed with the use of machines such as the torchio, a mechanical press to make noodles or vermicelli.”

“Several things that have changed drastically over time are the flavorings added to pasta. Sweetness has been replaced by savory, sugar swapped out for vegetables, which helped make pasta a nutritionally complete dish. Then, at the beginning of the 19th century, tomatoes were added. For a long time Italians considered them to be too exotic. In fact, it is not until 1844 that the first recipe appears for the most common pasta dish today: spaghetti in tomato sauce.”      

(via The Twisted History of Pasta | National Geographic)

Tracing the Origins of the Noodle

“Noodles are eaten as pho in Vietnam, chow-chow in Nepal, seviyan in India and many other permutations and combinations throughout the globe. While the popularity of noodles is a widely accepted consensus, its origin is still a prominently debated subject. There are numerous contenders who have claimed to be the creators of the Noodle. Italians profess that they are the pioneers of this plant based food, whereas the Chinese argue that they invented this culinary sensation.

Pasta is an integral part of the Italian diet and culture. With shapes ranging from small pinwheels to large sheets, its diversity can be witnessed across the regions of this unified country. Each Italian province has its own rich history with pasta, shaped by its geographical limits and foreign influences, and as a result unique dishes native to these expanses have become a beacon for their identities. The emergence of Pasta in Italy was formerly attributed to Marco Polo, a venetian explorer. He voyaged to China, and upon his return in 1295, he brought back copious amounts of spices and other discoveries which included noodles.”

‘Well, Marco Polo might have done amazing things on his journeys, but bringing pasta to Italy was not one of them: noodles were already there in Polo’s time.��(Demeteri, 2018)

[P]asta already existed during the Roman-Etruscan era as ‘Lagane’... Apicius...was a Roman author, who discussed a recipe of ‘laganon’ in his discourse published in the first century AD. These written accounts date back thousands of years. Pasta has thus been a component of the Italian diet for centuries.”

“Arabs played a role in the development and spread of boiled noodles or ‘itriyah’. They significantly influenced Italian food and culinary practices when they invaded the country in the 8thCentury AD. Their cuisine and culture was adopted in regions such as Sicily, where the spread of sweet and savory foods such as pasta con la sarde was observed after the Arabic conquest. Macaroni too, gained widespread admiration amongst the Sicilians at this time.”

“Ramen is not only a culinary phenomenon here; it is a cultural marvel as well. Japan has museums dedicated to this fast-food, ramen stalls throughout the country, and television cooking shows fashioned around this spicy broth with noodles. The widespread consumption of Ramen by the residents of Japan is unparalleled by any other people. These facts beg the question ‘who are the ancestors of these instant noodles’ ‘was there a Japanese predecessor to this curried noodle dish’. On further research it becomes clear that ramen was introduced to Japan in the form of noodles, from China...Ramen, in present day, has become a national staple food in post-war Japan. Even though noodles weren’t devised here, they have become a vital part of the country’s national identity and the favorite grub of its people.”

“[T]he most plausible birthplace of the noodle is China...However, even though China maybe the site of the first instances of noodles and they may have introduced some countries like Japan and India to them, this doesn’t necessarily mean that they were the ones who introduced the rest of the world to it. Italians were enjoying pasta long before Marco Polo brought back the secrets of the Chinese noodle trade. As there is very little documented data and only a few preserved artifacts related to Italian pasta, it’s not right to make any broad claims about its beginning. It is also plausible that pasta developed spontaneously in China and Italy at different time periods.”

(via Tracing the Origins of the Noodle | Noodles On The Silk Road blog)

Andō Momofuku: An Inventor Who Used His Noodle to Change Global Food Culture

“ Instant ramen: just add hot water and you have a meal in a few minutes, anytime, anywhere. The product had its beginnings with Chicken Ramen by Nissin Foods, invented by Andō Momofuku in a backyard workshop.

Andō Momofuku (1910–2007) was rightly known as “Mr. Noodles.” His instant noodles, invented in 1958 [48 years old], record yearly sales of 5.5 billion units in Japan alone; worldwide, nearly 100 billion portions are consumed every year, truly making the product a “global food.” Nissin Food Products, the company Andō founded, is part of the Nissin Group, which has grown into a giant with net sales of more than ¥490 billion in the fiscal year ending March 2017.

But before success came many trials. Andō was an up-and-coming industrialist who lost all his wealth overnight. By the time he invented Chicken Ramen, the world’s first instant ramen, he was already 48 years old.”

“Andō left these words: “In life, it’s never too late. It took me forty-eight years to invent this product.”

The idea for instant ramen came to Andō at a black market near Osaka’s main train station during the years of severe food shortages following the war. Under a cold winter sky, he saw a long line of people lined up waiting their turn to eat a bowl of ramen...A few years later, when he did not know where his own next meal was coming from, he recalled that scene and decided to try developing ramen that was simple to make and easy to eat, in addition to keeping well.

[Ando] came up with the flash-frying method, frying the noodles briefly to eliminate moisture. Andō’s hometown of Tainan is known for yi-mian, a type of noodle that is deep-fried before boiling...Andō got the idea from his wife Masako’s tempura. Seeing how she prepared crispy tempura by frying it in a way that drove out excess moisture, he hit on the notion of flash-frying his noodles.”

“Thanks to Andō’s experimentation, Chicken Ramen, the world’s first instant ramen, went on sale in August 1958.  The noodles are permeated with a concentrated soup consisting of chicken stock and seasonings; simply adding hot water produces a steaming bowl of ramen. Called mahō no rāmen, “magic ramen,” when it first went on the market, Chicken Ramen became a runaway hit.

When Andō first told Masako that he was going into the ramen business, she reportedly said: “If you’re going to do that, make sure you become Japan’s best ramen maker.” Her admonition came true, as Andō watched yearly sales of his Chicken Ramen reach ¥4.3 billion just five years later.”

(via Andō Momofuku: An Inventor Who Used His Noodle to Change Global Food Culture | Nippon.com)

Great Tomato Substitutes for Everyday Cooking

Whether you have an allergy, sensitivity, or intolerance to them as I do, or you simply don't have tomatoes on hand, here are some great substitutes for tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, and more that you can use in your everyday cooking.

In my effort to both eat foods that taste tomato-like and also save my health, I accidentally found the tastiest substitute in a product that is pre-made, called Marco Polo Ajvar,”

”This is actually a red bell pepper and eggplant spread that has an uncanny similarity to the texture and taste of tomato sauce. The ingredients in this Ajvar are: peppers, eggplant, sunflower oil, salt, sugar, distilled vinegar, and garlic. The product is imported from Bulgaria, which is one of the reasons the ingredients are very wholesome...This product is highly suited for people with allergies and intolerances to tomato. I'm a little addicted to this stuff myself. People you serve this sauce to might not even know it isn't tomato sauce. That is how close the flavor is.”

“If you are on the market for a barbecue sauce without tomatoes, try one that is mustard-based...This sauce is from a South Carolina recipe that's been perfected over four generations. Common ingredients in mustard-based sauces include molasses and vinegar and a great blend of herbs and spices. You will not miss the tomatoes at all, and your guests and family will enjoy this as well.”

(via Great Tomato Substitutes for Everyday Cooking | Delishably)

Filipino spaghetti

“Filipino spaghetti, also known as sweet spaghetti, is a Filipino adaptation of the Italian spaghetti with Bolognese sauce. It has a distinctively sweet sauce, usually made from tomato sauce sweetened with brown sugar or banana ketchup. It is typically topped with sliced hotdogs or smokedlongganisa sausages, giniling (ground meat), and grated cheese. It is regarded as a comfort food in Philippine cuisine.

The dish is believed to date back to the period between the 1940s and the 1960s. During the American Commonwealth Period, a shortage of tomato supplies in the Second World War forced the local development of the banana ketchup. Spaghetti with Bolognese sauce was introduced by the Americans and was tweaked to suit the local Filipino predilection for sweet dishes.”

Banana ketchup

Banana ketchup or banana sauce is a popular Philippine fruit ketchup condiment made from mashed banana, sugar, vinegar, and spices. Its natural color is brownish-yellow, but it is often dyed red to resemble tomato ketchup. Banana ketchup was made when there was a shortage of tomato ketchup during World War II, due to lack of tomatoes and a comparatively high production of bananas.”

Jajangmyeon

“Jajangmyeon or jjajangmyeon is a Chinese Korean noodle dish topped with a thick sauce made of chunjang, diced pork, and vegetables.

Jajangmyeon dates back to 1905, when it was introduced in Gonghwachun, a Chinese restaurant in Incheon Chinatown run by an immigrant from the Shandong Province of China. The restaurant is now the Jjajangmyeon Museum.

In the mid-50s in South Korea, soon after the Korean War, jajangmyeon was sold at low prices so that anyone could eat it without burden. The new Korean-style Jajangmyeon began to gain explosive popularity among the many merchants visiting the port of Incheon, which was the center of trade, and the many dock workers working in the fish market, and quickly spread throughout the country.“ 

Can My Dog Eat Pasta?

“The answer is maybe. In its plain form, pasta is unlikely to harm your dog, especially in moderation. However, it is worth being careful, as some pets have wheat allergies or are sensitive to grains. Pasta has very minimal nutritional value as well, so while it isn’t poisonous, it shouldn’t be a regular part of your dog’s diet.

Oh, and avoid the sauce. Onions and garlic are toxic to dogs, so pasta sauce can make your dog sick.”

Can my dog eat spaghetti?

Only plain! If the spaghetti is in sauce, most sauces contain onions and garlic, which are toxic to dogs so avoid them completely to be safe. That’s not to mention that most spaghetti sauces include sugar and salt at problematic levels for dogs.

Can my dog eat ramen?

Nothing quite like a salty, meaty, bowl of hot ramen. Unfortunately, both traditional ramen and instant ramen are too salty for your dog to enjoy. If you’re feeding your dog plain ramen noodles, those are usually fine, but again, offer no nutritional value...It’s also good to note that onion and garlic are both popular ingredients in instant ramen flavor packets, so sharing noodles from your bowl isn’t a great idea for your dog.”

(via Can My Dog Eat Pasta? | Rover.com)

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Grounds You Need To Definitely Use Lubricant While Having Sex

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No reason to merely put it to use with another individual! Lubricant may be perfect for solamente gender. “Chances are you’ll desire version during self pleasure, specially if it is their just intimate socket,” states Locker. “Some girls attempt heating or tingling lubricant, and even put it to use with adult sex toys for masturbatory species,” she claims. generate like a scientist that is sexual test to your own center’s material.

Whether you are thinking about anal that is trying or currently have but desire so it can have another get, lubricant are an excellent element of which makes it profitable rather than terrifying. “The anal area will not self-lubricate how a pussy really does. For just about any rectal gamble or anal intercourse, lube is advised for satisfaction and safety,” states Locker.

In a variety of ways, he developed the video game, which confuses men and women even today. He recomguysds people to allow her people too miss them—but not much, while suggesting people to help make their own men jealous on occasion, to make sure they just do not develop lax nor idle. Into the room, Ovid details exactly exactly what type females should need, never to just optimize delight on their own, but in addition to really make it more enjoyable to your man’s look. Within one feel, he relocated from the notion of females as possession—as these people were equivalent users within the online game of love—while having said that, strengthening manipulative strategies keeping one’s fan consistently on their particular feet.

Though their words never ever smashed into vulgarity, it had been very direct within the information, and also in a question of poor time, triggered their exile by Augustus, who was simply however coping with the headlines of their daughter’s copulations.

Martial

Much like more psychological signals, surprise is based on the area between objectives and real life. Marcus Valerius Martialis, or Martial, was obviously a poet that is roman basic millennium, who was simply produced popular by their 12 e-books of epigrams. For this Martial’s epigrams are shocking due to their obscene, and oftentimes graphic, language day. If hardly anything otherwise, their unique vulgarity sheds light from the form of perform posted during the time.

Epigrams 7and 80 of publication III communicate vulgarity inside a structure that is distinct. Throughout these epigrams, insults were initially geared towards the subjects’ fictional character and are usually subsequently rerouted by insulting issues’ intimate “short-cummings.” In Epigram 79, Martial starts by announcing:

“Sertorius completes absolutely nothing, and starts every thing. As he fornicates, we don’t guess he completes.” Martial’s razor- razor- razor- sharp terms pivot this insult considerably pointedly at Sertorius’s intimate incapability. Also, Epigram 80 presents their topic with an even more common observance accompanied by a hyper-sexualized observance.

Apicius’s ability at dental sex.

“You talk of no body, Apicius, communicate sick mature porn site of no person, however rumor claims you have got a wicked language.” The latter angles the reader to the true central insult: Apicius’s skill at oral sex while the former could pose as a general remark to Apicius’s soft-spoken character. right Here, “evil” is much more most likely a phrase for “wild,” indicating that Apicius’s language trigger their partner that is sexual to regulation and tthe guyrefore he is skillful at providing mind. The direct quality for this code shows the amount of endurance classic society got during the time relating to intercourse.

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catullan replied to your post: Spiced Wine Apicius

have you by any chance tried to make this with red wine? i’m tempted to try it but i like stronger tastes

I haven't tried it, but I think it would work. As I remember, it was fairly delicate, especially chilled, so you might need a little more spice so that it's more obvious above the flavor of the wine.