Ancient Roman recipe: Mulsum
Just as the Ancient Roman recipe: Frittata was simple to prepare, Mulsum is as well.
Mulsum is unfermented honey mixed with wine (not to compare with Mead)
Gianluigi Cuccureddu
Actio – ContemplatioArchive for Roman
Reflection: “Rare Peek at Riches of Past in Rome”
Article: “Rare Peek at Riches of Past in Rome”
Source: The New York Times
Rome’s archaeological authorities have reallocated money to open five monuments which are usually closed, in response to budget cuts.
The monuments in question are:
* House of Livia
* House of Gryphons
* Temple of Romulus (it was probably the Temple of Jupiter Stator)
* Oratory of the 40 Martyrs
* Loggia Mattei
The etymology of Jupiter
The etymology of Jupiter derives from the Archaic Roman religion.
Jupiter = Ju + Pater
Ju = to shine
Pater = Father
Jupiter = to shine Father
Thus Father of all that shines, Father of all energies.
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Ancient Roman recipe: Frittata
To get started, this recipe is really easy and so tasty!
As you will read in other recipes I will post, honey was one of the basic ingredients of the Romans (and other ancient civilisations).
Honey was the sweetener and has healthy benefits, therefore it was used widely in many different dishes and drinks.