Note 2093 — BOOK XV. THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE FRUIT-TREES. (continued 2)
John Bostock translation
Cato, De Re Rust. c. 121, tells us that this cake was made of fine wheat, must, anise, cummin, suet, cheese, and scraped laurel sprigs. Laurel leaves were placed under it when baked. This mixture was considered a light food, good for the stomach!