Region
Historically speaking, what gave Rome a strategic advantage?
The hills
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What is Bruschetta
How did ancient Romans cook their food?
Over a charcoal fire
An ancient Roman festival where; masters and slaves exchange places and the men do the cooking for the feast
Saturnalia
Did ancient Romans sit at tables to eat?
No, they sat or lied on couches and pillows.
What is present day Rome filled with?
City life
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What is Suppli
Did ancient Romans Boil their food?
An ancient Roman festival where; women dressed as men and entered the mans public bath chambers
Veneralia
Did ancient Romans use napkins and utensils?
Yes, same as us.
What is left of ancient day Rome?
Buildings and statues
what sauces were popular in ancient Rome?
Fish sauce and pickle sauces
How do "Modern day Romans" cook their food?
Fry and boil, same as western nations.
The ancient Roman festival where they celebrate the slaying or Remus
Lemuria
Do people in the region of Rome eat any differently than us?
No.
Is there any greenery left in present day Rome?
Only on the outskirts of the city
Herbs: Asafoetida, Thyme, Bay leaf, Basil, Rosemary, Basil, Fennel, Hyssop, Rue, Savory, Mint, Parsley, Pennyroyal, and Dill.
Spices: Ginger, Cumin, Cardamon, Cinnamon, Saffron.
How do Romans cook their fish and meats?
They roast them
The ancient Roman festival where no men were allowed in.
The Bona Dea
How did ancient Romans dress to dine at parties and houses?
They put on their best outfit.
Who were the two brothers who founded Rome?
Romulus and Remus
Roman artichokes, served in spring the artichokes are soaked in lemon juice to prevent browning, stuffed with parsley, lesser calamint and garlic...
Carciofi Alla Romana
How do Romans cook veggies and grains?
They pot boil them.
Festival of Janus is?
essentially a new years celebration. To celebrate the two faced god of beginnings and the light for the coming year.
What weird think did ancient Romans do that we also apparently do?
Dip bread into whine