For a cookbook, Apicius has a markedly gladiatorial style. "Remove the entrails by the throat before the carcass hardens immediately after killing," begins one recipe.
In Mary Roach's "Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal," the cookbook Apicius is noted for its bold and forceful tone. The instructions within the recipes are direct, reflecting a practical approach to cooking that resonates with ancient Roman traditions. This gladiatorial style emphasizes the immediacy and urgency of food preparation, showcasing the connection between cooking and raw, untamed elements of nature.
One particularly striking example from Apicius reveals the intensity of...
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