Quaestio: What kind of stuff did the Romans eat?

Nvnc Agenda:

1. Name one Italian food that you like

2. Make a list of 3 foods you eat that the Romans might have eaten

3. Make a list of 3 foods you eat that the Romans might not have eaten

Answer these questions in your Notebook under “HISTORY/CULTURE”

The Romans Did NOT eat(or even know about)

• Sugar• Corn• Potatoes• Rice• Oranges• Lemons / limes• Coffee / tea• Tomatoes• Chocolate

– GrainFar

– WheatTriticum

– BreadPanis

Puls – porridge

mmmmm……..puls……

malum Punicum– pomegranate

uva – grapes

– olivesoliva

malum – apple

ficus – fig

rapa – turnip

caepa – onion

porrum – leek

cicer – chickpea

lens – lentils

pullus – chicken

ova – eggs

columba – pigeon/dove

piscis – fish

coclia – snail

bos – cow

“mugio!”taurus – bull

ovis – sheep

“bee!”

porcus – pig/hog

“fremor!”

sus - sow

aqua– water

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vinum – wine

alium – garlic

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sal – salt

piper – pepper

casia – cinnamon

mel – honey

piscis + vinegar + oil + sal + spices

garum

Homework: Cena Caecilius(A Dinner for Caecilius)

• You are a cook named Grumio. You work for a the wealthy Roman citizen, Caecilius. Devise a dinner menu for Caecilius’ family.

• Use notes from this class and any web resources you find.

• The meal should have THREE courses. Keep these family facts in mind!• Caecilius’ son Quintus is a growing boy and needs his

vegetables.• Caecilius’ wife Metella won’t eat meat, except poultry• Caecilius likes something sweet for the third course