The Lack of Evidence Regarding the Existence of Classical Roman Pasta

Authors

  • Noah Arney Mount Royal University Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/ppc.28034

Keywords:

classical rome, pasta, iconic dishes, Roman legionary food, literature review, apicius

Abstract

This article examines the evidence for and against the existence of pasta in classical roman cuisine.

Author Biography

  • Noah Arney, Mount Royal University

    Noah Arney is Aboriginal Science and Technology Education Program (ASTEP) Administrator, at the Iniskim Centre at Mount Royal University, Calgary, Canada.

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Published

2017-05-01

Issue

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Arney, Noah. 2017. “The Lack of Evidence Regarding the Existence of Classical Roman Pasta”. Petits Propos Culinaires, May, 74-76. https://doi.org/10.1558/ppc.28034.