Here is some culinary archeology! Attack of the Panis Quadratus. I dipped my feet into the Rubicon to bake this naturally leavened ancient grain loaf. Wheat, spelt and rye rose thanks to a sourdough starter I've had rocking since Quarantine started here Chicago. Pliny the Elder, naval commander and hero of Pompeii gives us this recipe for a bread that built an Empire. To pair with it, I also made Moretum. Two seperate moretums, one with goat cheese care of Symilus (which comes from a poem by Virgil c. 70 AD), and one with ricotta by Columella (who gave us tons of recipes in his De Re Rustica, in 65 AD). Paired with a fine Gallic wine. This wouldn't be complete without that notorious Roman creation; garum. I believe all the accounts now about it! I had throw in some love to @sqvad_Praetoriana our 501st Legion unit in Roma! #culinaryarcheology #baking #roma #virgil #columella #dererustica #moretum #panisquadratus https://www.instagram.com/p/CSh_Sf7MB0G/?utm_medium=tumblr
