A Roman inspired recipe, this time the original is by Apicius.
Pork With Figs in a Slow Cooker
Inspired by a Roman recipe by Apicius – Book VII, X “Fresh Ham”.
Roman cheese spread by Columella
The Romans called this “moretum“, which can be translated as a salad or a cheese and garlic spread. This one is based on the writings of Columella, a Roman agricola.
Roman cheese spread by Virgil
The Romans called this “moretum“, which can be translated as a salad or a cheese and garlic spread. This one is based on Virgil’s poem about the agricola Symilus.
My Library of Reference Books
Books I use for sewing and millinery.
Kotleti (Russian meat patties)
Yield: makes 10 or 12 Milk – 250mlPorridge Oats – 30gSemolina Flour – 20gPork and beef mince meat – 700gOnion (chopped really small) – 1 large (or 2 small)Egg –… [Continue Reading]
How to applique lace
How to sew applique lace to a silk satin lingerie slip. Couture machine sewing technique. Tools Sharp fabric scissors Small snipping scissors Needle for hand sewing Thread for tracing and… [Continue Reading]
Easter Gingerbread Trojan Bunny
Because nothing says Easter more than sieging French Castles.
Rye Banoffee Pie
Pastry Ingredients Rye flour – 120gLard (chilled) – 30gButter (chilled) – 30gWater (chilled) – 2tbsp Pastry Instructions Put all ingredients except for water into a food processor and blitz until… [Continue Reading]
A housewife’s guide to being at home
During this time, a lot of people have been advised to stay at home. Uprooting a daily routine can cause a lot of stress, especially if added to this is… [Continue Reading]