Apicius, also known as De re culinaria or De re coquinaria (On the Subject of Cooking), is a collection of Roman cookery recipes, which may have been compiled in the fifth century AD, [1] or earlier.

Aug 19, 2009 · Apicius may justly be called the world’s oldest cookery book; the very old Sanscrit book, Vasavarayeyam, unknown to us except by name, is said to be a tract on vegetarian cookery.

Marcus Gavius Apicius was a wealthy Roman merchant and epicure during the reign of Tiberius (14–37 ce), after whom was named one of the earliest cookbooks in recorded history.

Nov 10, 2017 · Marcus Gavius Apicius, a wealthy and educated member of the Roman elite who lived during the reign of Emperor Tiberius (14 to 37 CE), is famous for his love of food and a cookbook …

The dominance of Greek culinary tradition in the early empire makes it likely that the Apicius began as a Greek collection of recipes, though mainly written in Latin, and adapted for a Roman palate.

Jun 18, 2020 · It seems most likely that “Apicius” was not a Roman author, but rather a convenient name by which we can refer to a surviving practical cookbook for use by kitchen slaves.

Marcus Gavius Apicius is believed to have been a Roman gourmet and lover of luxury, who lived sometime in the 1st century AD, during the reign of Tiberius. He is attributed with the authorship of …

Jun 28, 2025 · Marcus Gavius Apicius was a wealthy Roman merchant who lived during the reign of Emperor Tiberius (14-37 CE). Apicius was known for his love of food and ultimately became a …

Dec 8, 2024 · Apicius, whether a singular figure or a collective identity, stands as a towering figure in the history of gastronomy. As chef to Emperor Trajan, he played a pivotal role in shaping the culinary …

Apicius lived during the reigns of Augustus and Tiberius. Not much is known about him, except that he was proverbially associated with exotic foods and the culinary arts.