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TIL of De Coquinaria, by Apicius, the oldest fully extant cookbook from ancient Rome. It's organised much like a modern cookbook, with sections for poultry, sea-food, wines, and a section for gourmet recipes. It includes a recipe for stuffed doormouse

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