Historical cooking

Join Roman bread archaeologist, Farrell Monaco, as she delves deeper into the specifics, the ingredients, the techniques and the tools that made Panis Quadratus the most iconic bread made in the Ancient Roman Mediterranean. Archaeology is delicious!

In a land as diverse as Australia, there’s a lot of local food to put on your plate. Check out our list of Australian food: 40 dishes locals call their own.

Can you imagine the cuisine of our ancestors from the Thirteen Colonies? For years, I believed that I couldn’t imagine eating only a few dishes every single day, including corns, sunflowers, or meat. It sounds so ... Read more

The White House Cook Book, 1887This delicious breakfast muffin is really a must-try. Perfect with butter or jam, it's a delicious way to start the day!

Embark on a culinary journey through time and explore the flavors and dishes of the Viking Age. These authentic Viking recipes will give you a taste of the foods that nourished the legendary Norse warriors. From hearty stews to rustic bread, these dishes provide a glimpse into the Viking's daily life...

A curated list of historical cookbooks online, from Pompeii to WWI. Recipe books you can use for free.

Graham bread is named after reverend Sylvester Graham, who invented the bread in 1829. In the Victorian era, Graham bread was promoted as 'health bread' since Victorian white bread wasn't made with white flour but with bleached whole wheat flour.

A few weeks ago my heart was in southwest England, and I made Devon Flats . This week it moved over to the southeast, Surrey to be precis...

BEER BATTERED SLICED APPLES COVERED IN POWDERED SUGAR.

Thanks to the work of scholars and home cooks, the often challenging work of translating very old recipes has been done for you. This is the Recipes Project.