Roman Libum (Cheesecake for the Gods)
Ancient Rome's sacred offering cake, described by Cato the Elder in 160 BCE. These small cheesecakes were baked to honor household deities before becoming a favorite treat.
July 9, 2026
Tudor Flower Fritters
Elizabethan England celebrated spring by battering and frying blossoms into delicate treats. These ephemeral fritters graced the tables of nobility and common folk alike.
July 9, 2026
Medieval Pottage of Worts
A hearty 14th-century peasant stew that sustained laborers through harsh winters. This thick, earthy potage reveals how our ancestors transformed humble greens into sustenance.
July 9, 2026
Medieval Pottage of Peas with Saffron & Ale
A thick, golden pottage from 15th century England that sustained peasants and nobility alike. This aromatic, ale-spiked porridge showcases how medieval cooks transformed humble ingredients into something surprisingly luxurious.
July 9, 2026