Apicius
The original gourmet
Roman gourmand (1st century AD), namesake of the oldest cookbook.
A legendary lover of luxury dining, his name is attached to 'De re coquinaria,' the earliest surviving collection of recipes. The legend says he poisoned himself rather than live to eat modestly once his fortune ran low.
Famous for
- De re coquinaria (oldest cookbook)
- Roman fine dining
- Lavish, extravagant recipes
In Rubicon
Apicius is one of the historical characters you can play as in Rubicon, a trivia game where you answer in your own words and an AI judge reads what you meant. Apicius is filed under Food & Everyday Life, and is strongest at Food & Everyday Life.
Others in Food & Everyday Life
- Fannie Farmer — Standardized cooking measurements