Aliter Dulcia (Sweet Roman Toast)

White Bread
Milk
Olive Oil
Honey


Remove the crusts from the bread and slice it. Dip in milk and saute in olive oil. Sprinkle honey on top and serve.

*This recipe is much like "french toast", but omits the egg so is wonderful for people will allergies to eggs. I've also made it with Soy Milk and it turned out just as good. It is listed as a Roman dessert, though I make it as a breakfast. As found in "De Re Coquinaria" by Apicius.*

Laridi Coctura (Bacon with Dill)

As excerpted from "De Re Coquinaria" by Apicius - the oldest cookbook known to man, and over 2000 years old.

8 thick slices Bacon, very little fat
1/2 cup Water
1/2 teaspoon Dill

In a frying pan, barely cover the bacon with water. Season with dill. Fry the bacon, but do NOT allow to crisp. If desired, serve with a sprinkling of olive oil and salt to taste.