Mideaval Cookbook Recipes Paperback Ancient Byzantine Empire Cuisine biblio diet

What an interesting find! This is a pretty neat and unique Cookbook.  It is pre-owned and shows minor wear. We don't see any writing on the pages and no noted dog-eared pages either. Please view all photos for exact condition details. We ship with great care! We don't know much about this book but here's what we found on the internet: "Book overview Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Byzantine cuisine with this comprehensive guide that reveals the culinary secrets of the Eastern Empire. This exceptional collection of over 120 authentic recipes transports you to the imperial kitchens of Constantinople, Orthodox monasteries, and Byzantine family homes. Discover the ancestral culinary techniques handed down by the manuscripts of APICIUS's GEOPONIKA and DE RE COQUINARIA, adapted to Eastern flavors and the constraints of the Orthodox liturgical calendar. From the sumptuous banquets of the BASILEUS to monastic fasting meals, this book explores the richness of a civilization that created a unique synthesis of Roman, Greek, and Eastern traditions. Each recipe is accompanied by its historical context, regional variations, and modern adaptations to faithfully reproduce these age-old flavors in your contemporary kitchen. Ancient preservation techniques, the art of condiments like GAROS and OXALMUS, the secrets of oriental spices, and the rituals of Byzantine hospitality will no longer hold any mysteries for you. This book constitutes a true gastronomic journey through t