Breads and Pastries Inspired by Ancient Roman Archaeology and Literary Sources
Have you ever wanted to experience the foods of Ancient Rome? Now you can! Farrell Monaco is a Roman archaeologist, baker, and writer whose research centers on food from the Roman Mediterranean. Farrell is renowned for her experimental archaeology projects, and she recreates Ancient Roman recipes using techniques and ingredients sourced from archeological research in addition to ancient texts and art. In 2021, she launched her online bakery, Pistrinum, on a mission to revive ancient Roman cooking traditions and recreate breads and pastries enjoyed thousands of years ago in Ancient Rome. It’s archaeo-culinary craft in action!!
Monaco’s signature baked goods are made using (very) old-world methods, and they’re available exclusively on Goldbelly. Her creations include Panis Quadratus loaves found in excavated ovens in Pompeii, Roman Rosettes made with savory spices praised by Pliny the Elder, crunchy-crusted bread rings (Ciambelle) milled with chickpeas, Roman fry-breads written about in Virgil’s “Aeneid,” and sweet fried honey fritters called Globi from the writings of Cato the Elder. Order these for delivery direct to your domus, and eat like an Ancient Roman!
Explore the growing selection of breads at Pistrinum on GOLDBELLY!
Dear Farrell, Thank you for your lovely note on our Goldbelly shipping receipts and the “Midnight Snack”! Both are truly and deeply appreciated. My husband and I are really excited to experience your breads. My husband for the history, me for the taste of ancient ways and the history. I love to bake and would so enjoy learning what you have experienced and learned. I use to bake a lot but 3 years ago I fractured all 5 vertebrae in my lower back and with great sadness can no longer bake. Not being able to bake is like losing a dear friend, a part of myself. Thank you again for your kindness.