The sweet treats in ancient Rome were made by filling dates with nuts (such as almonds or walnuts) and then sometimes rolling ...

Historical Roman poets such as Ovid make mention of celebratory honey cakes that were often baked as part of birthday ...

Maza was a staple food in ancient Greece, typically made from barley flour mixed with water or wine. Often flavored with ...

Snack food and drink were an essential part of these gatherings, with Roman philosopher Seneca writing of the noisy "cake sellers ... A Taste of Ancient Rome By Ilaria Gozzini Giacosa.

The history of wedding cakes Ancient Rome. W edding cakes have their roots in Ancient Rome, when marriage ceremonies ended ...

King cake is rooted in religious tradition—it’s a Catholic custom that’s believed to have been adapted from an ancient Roman one—but in New Orleans it’s also a “huge economic boon ...