Rich Romans reclined on sumptuous couches of a semicircular form, around a table which was of the same shape. The food would be eaten from plates with the fingertips and two kinds of spoons Everything that could not be eaten such as shells, bones and fruit stones were thrown onto the floor where it was swept away by slaves. The Prandium, or lunch, consisted of items left over from the main meal from the day before and occasionally included fish and fresh fruit. Rich ancient Romans, the Patricians would also have eggs, cheese, honey, milk and fruit included in these early meals The Romans sat upright to eat, but the wealth often reclined on couches at diner parties, or ate outside in gardens, with the weather permitting. Poor For the poor, meals consisted of porridge or
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