Ancient Roman Recipes with Chef Alba
01/25/2025 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Unlike modern Italian cuisine, the upper-class ancient Roman diet relied on the extensive use of spices and herbs and fewer ingredients available today. Through much travel to Antica Roma, the love of learning and sharing ancient recipes attracted Chef Alba’s attention to create these dishes. Join Chef Alba has we explore and step back in time to make and enjoy these exceptional recipes.
Menu:
Eggs in Honey (Ova Spongia Ex Lacte) Served with Bread of Ancient Rome (Libum)
Chicken Escalope in Golden Raisins and Honey (Dormouse)
Ancient Roman-Style Carrots
Ancient Roman Cheesecake (Libum)
Wine pairing suggestions:
White wine such as Riesling, Chardonnay, or Pinot Blanc
Red wine such as Pinot Noir or Barbera d’ Alba
(Bring your own)
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Alba is cooking instructor for over 18 years. She is a food blogger, recipe writer, food tester, editor, and a private chef. Born in Italy and raised in Tunisia, Alba’s passion is to share her muti-culture cooking experience, and the art of simplifying technique for her clients. Her recipes are rustic and vibrant in taste. Alba has written two cookbooks; La Cucina Semplice and Flavors of Maghreb and Southern Italy, both available at Mary’s Land Store.
Alba has appeared on FOX DC, CBS DC, and PBS Virginia performing live cooking demos. Alba is a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier International, International Association of Culinary Professionals, Slow Food, and Culinary Historians of Washington.
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