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According to Neatorama the 1st cookbook ever was written by a Sicilian Greek named Archestratus in 350 BC. It was known as Hedypatheia (Pleasant Residing or Existence of Luxury). Wikipedia says the earliest collection of recipes that has survived in Europe is De re coquinaria, composed in Latin. An early version was first compiled sometime in the 1st century and has typically been attributed to the Roman gourmet Marcus Gavius Apicius, although this has been cast in doubt by present day study. An Apicius came to designate a book of recipes. The current text seems to have been compiled in the late 4th or early 5th century the 1st print edition is from 1483. It records a mix of ancient Greek and Roman cuisine, but with number of particulars on preparation and cooking. An abbreviated epitome entitled Apici Excerpta a Vinidario, a "pocket Apicius" by Vinidarius, "an illustrious man", was created in the Carolingian era. In spite of its late date it represents the last manifestation of the cuisine of Antiquity.
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