Historical Roman poets such as Ovid make mention of celebratory honey cakes that were often baked as part of birthday ...

Snack food and drink were an essential part of these gatherings, with Roman philosopher Seneca writing of the noisy "cake sellers ... A Taste of Ancient Rome By Ilaria Gozzini Giacosa.

The King’s Cake is a tradition that, although it seems very Mexican, actually has its origins in the ancient Roman Empire. During the winter solstice celebrations, the Romans made round breads ...