How a lost roman cookbook shaped french cuisine| Reflection before sleep

Step into the quiet kitchens of history — where Rome’s lost recipes simmered into the soul of French cuisine. 🍷✨
This episode of Reflection Before Sleep tells the forgotten story of Apicius, the Roman gourmet whose ancient cookbook, De Re Coquinaria, shaped the flavors of France centuries later.
From the grandeur of Roman feasts to the revolution-era bistros of Paris, discover how one man’s obsession with taste became the blueprint for elegance on every French table.
Let the sound of simmering sauces and flickering candlelight lull you into a journey through time, flavor, and memory.
Perfect for history lovers, dreamers, and anyone who finds comfort in stories before sleep. 🌙