First Century kitchen page 2

First Century kitchen page 2 by ric gustafson


Vegetables in the first century were eaten raw, dipped in salted water or olive oil, boiled and used in stews and soups. Onions, leeks and garlic were popular throughout the Roman Empire. Lettuce was used as a bitter herb.
Some of the vegetables in the first century included cucumbers, garlic, grape leaves, fig leaves, leeks, mallow, mushrooms, onions, radishes, shallots and turnips.
Some of the vegetables not known if they were available to the Middle Eastern cook include articokes, asparagus, beets, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, fennel and parsnips.
Nuts played a role in a first century diet. They were added to both sweet and savory foods. Nuts ground up were used in dips and sauces. Nuts provide a good source of protein.


research help: ' The Food and Feasts of Jesus' by Douglas Neel and Joel Pugh


Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric