Sohla Makes Garum, the Ketchup of Ancient Rome (with Max Miller!) | Ancient Recipes With Sohla

[@HISTORY]

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[@EricLeafericson]

Have Glen from "Glen and Friends" on next!

[@ellenandwillhernandez4298]

I kept bugging for this!

[@exilestudios9546]

Maybe get rid of that show made entirely of lies "ancient aliens" and people might take the history channel seriously again

[@carpediem5232]

Like the format, but for me it's too much unnecessary and ill fitting music playing all the time in the background. Seems somewhat overproduced.

[@matthewmorassutti449]

Please add captions to these videos. Thanks!

[@TastingHistory]

Thank you so much for having me on!

[@mattg-xy8jr]

Crazy to see how much you’ve grown. I found you when you still a tiny baby channel and it’s been fun watching you get all the way here.

[@charlescoult]

Gah when I saw Sohla's attempt at doing what you do with the shield thing... I'm so happy they did it right and brought the professional to the show

[@corissakramer6644]

So excited to see Max on here! I love Sohla and I'm glad she's gotten such a nice job after bon appetit but I was slightly taken aback when I saw this series because of seeing Max's first I was worried she was "encroaching" if you will but to see him on here puts my mind at ease. There are plenty of ancient recipes for the both!

[@KatharineMongrain]

Proud of you! Look at this!

[@Julessa]

We love Max! So excited to see this!

[@badluckrabbit]

if History Channel keeps collaborating with people like Max Miller they might actually become a channel about history again, and I'm here for it❤️

[@batt3ryac1d]

How did the ancient aliens season their food?

[@LuqmanHM]

@@batt3ryac1d im curious about this too! Maybe those ancient alien 'historians' know about this 🤣🤣

[@badluckrabbit]

@Doom Posterior am I the only one who remembers History International, History Channel's second channel that showed tons of archaeology and world history documentaries?

[@Hannah-zw9ow]

@@LuqmanHM y’all are crazy if you seriously think we’re the only intelligent life in a literally endless universe. Also there’s no way some of our discoveries were just serendipitous. You’ll never convince me we just “accidentally” discovered bread, one of the most scientific things we eat. There’s no way someone just “accidentally” made all those chemical reactions happen. Someone one day just said “oh, I’m gonna mix this bland white powder, this bland white powder, and water and see what happens!” And then managed to mix them in the exact right proportions and knead it for the perfect amount of time to actually make bread? When we knew literally nothing about chemistry and the chemical reactions that make bread? No way. Someone had to teach them.

[@AbandonedVoid]

@@Hannah-zw9ow No, we didn't accidentally invent bread. Aliens didn't teach us how to make it, either. We started out with unleavened bread (basically just a step up from grain porridge) and experimented over time with adding different ingredients. The bread we have today isn't even the same as the bread they ate just 200 years ago. It's a food that's evolved with us. Experimentation is a pretty well-established method of discovering new things and it's very much not just by accident. That's what scientists do today. That's why we have "food scientists." Bread is also not that complicated, if you get the proportions wrong there's a good chance that you just end up with a different kind of bread.

[@leviswranglers2813]

I found Tasting History when Max only had 5 or 6 episodes and I'm so happy to see him gaining so much popularity! It seems like he really deserves it. (Also looks like leaving Disney is working out well.)

[@TastingHistory]

Thank you!

[@lairdcummings9092]

Likewise; I've been here from the first episodes, and the journey has been really fun.

[@explorationgmer1336]

Right

[@RaeCarson]

Max Miller is THE BEST!!!!

[@prismus6520]

Wait, excuse me, Sohla and Max in the same episode?! IS THIS A MIRACLE

[@tyteen4a03]

THE UNIVERSES ARE MERGING

[@Tsukuyomi500]

NO THIS IS PATRICK!!

[@explorationgmer1336]

No this this lathishswa

[@mbsaxman600]

This is like the best of both worlds! Super happy to see Max on here, especially with all the effort he puts into research, trying the recipes, and just the work he's put into the ancient food arena in general. He definitely deserves a shout out. And of course, Sohla is still the GOAT, nuff said.

[@babagandu]

Nah ... she's terrible

[@XTremeCaffeine]

This is the only current History Channel content that I have any interest in, glad to see it back!

[@abdyblanco4870]

Yeah this and old history shows .

[@warehouse957]

@aumaton I hesitated hitting the subscribe button for that very reason…but…you know: Sohla 🤗

[@hellboy7424]

In Spain there's a company that, for a few years and in collaboration with the Archaeological Museum of Madrid (Museo Nacional Arqueológico de Madrid), has made the best reconstruction of the historical garum. It is called "Flor de Garum". In the south of the Iberian Peninsula is where Classical Rome had the majority of Garum factories. The reason was the passage of fish to make the sauce through the Strait of Gibraltar.

[@paulwagner688]

Which you can order on Amazon. It's about $35 for about 4oz

[@hellboy7424]

@@paulwagner688 It's not an easy product to come by today ... after two thousand years. On the other hand, there are much more expensive condiments and products on the Internet. It's easy to see wines priced over $ 50 ... and it's a condiment that's used in small amounts. It is for people curious to know what the real Garum was like. I can guarantee you that the taste has nothing to do with Thai fish sauce, even though they are made in a similar way. I can also tell you that there are many products (in Italy, France and in Spain) with the label "Garum" and in reality they are nothing more than crushed olive or anchovy sauces. Look at the price of products like the authentic balsamic vinegar of Modena ... imported to the United States. It also happens to us with American products here in Europe. I'm not related to the brand, by the way. I'm simply a qualified historian who loves cooking. In the end, this kind of thing is still a whim.

[@paulwagner688]

@@hellboy7424 Like you said, this company actually analyzed the detritus of the amphorae in Pompeii. And you can't make the original today, cause leaving the fish and salt out on the sun for months is kind of frowned upon. Lea and Perrin's ferment their anchovies for two years, but in a dark warehouse

[@hellboy7424]

@@paulwagner688 If the Faculty of History of the Complutense University of Madrid and the National Archaeological Museum of Madrid (two institutions with weight and reputation at the national and international level) have given the go-ahead to the elaboration of the product, I can guarantee that it is made according to two thousand years ago ... with current production and sanitation standards, of course. We do not know how many people died during the Roman Empire from consuming spoiled products. Surely more than two or three. But I don't think it's a part of the story that no one wants to "enjoy." I do not know the entire manufacturing process since, of course, it is part of the assets of the company, which is the one that has put in the money. I find it curious that an American asks me this, from a country with hundreds of products with secret formulas. The Romans did not know the process of pasteurizing either, but we drink milk every day. You can always do the analysis of the vessels yourself or make your own Garum at home, if you wish. I make it with kimchi and it even took me two years to make my own soy sauce. It's slow, but my soy is very good and the process is curious and fun.

[@hellboy7424]

@@paulwagner688 I don't think the production is very big. Surely, it will be something as "artisan" as a small production of wine or balsamic vinegar can be.

[@srikantsahoo8192]

Yeah, now I'm happy to see this collab

[@elizabethheld3130]

I’m not surprised the month fermentation makes such a difference - the quick version doesn’t seem much different than an extremely salty fish broth.

[@BillCraven]

I'm oddly elated to see Sohla and Max together.

[@TastingHistory]

Hopefully in person some day

[@suzz1776]

I love tasting history!! been watching his channel since the very beginning. so happy to see him on this channel!!!

[@Hun_Uinaq]

Totally agree. The man is amazing.

[@ashleybernstein7786]

FYI for editors: The red frame on your thumbnail makes it sort of look like you’ve already watched the video. Almost didn’t watch because it looked like I’d already seen this one.

[@DinoSarma]

Not just me then

[@lcflngn]

Been thinking abt that for several channels I watch, nice to get it out there, thx!

[@MsEyelinered]

This!!!

[@Masked_muscle_mommy]

how tho? Its all around the edges... lmao

[@aveleziii]

this is really the best original content the history Channel has come up with. it is interesting, educational, fun, and actually useful.

[@margowsky]

I always love Sohla's honesty! History was smart to hire her.

[@ikaika0083]

Sohla talking to the fish as they go in the pot is everything I needed today.

[@vucub_caquix]

Hello fishy

[@warehouse957]

Bye..bye bye… You go in here… 😂

[@beesalee4]

i knew it was about to get wild when you started taking advice from pliny the elder

[@Alex-vf3io]

So stoked to see Max on the show too! I love you both.

[@TastingHistory]

It's exciting for sure!

[@SekritJay]

Max is now one step removed from Babish. Collab when?

[@SekritJay]

@@TastingHistory When you do that, you can then get in touch with Isaac Toups and then complete the trifecta of "KZbin's Favourite Chefs"

[@billtang79]

According to Max Miller’s latest patreon chat, the editor for Max’s upcoming cookbook is the same who edited Babish’s cookbook. So the step is even narrower

[@batt3ryac1d]

@@billtang79 to be honest they've probably had a wee chat in dm's or something there's probably a little KZbin chef group chat kinda deal where they're talking collabs and KZbin stuff.

[@simonl.6338]

And one step from Brad. I think Sohla, Max, Babish, Brad and Matty should just get together found their own Foodmagazine and get all the others in that left Bon Appetit

[@hyrunnisa997]

@@simonl.6338 I love that idea

[@handypandy222]

Thank you Sohla et. al. for including Max and his expansive info in ancient cultures in your video ♥️

[@sfowler1017]

So glad to see Max here. His research blows History's scripts out of the water.

[@thisisme2681]

Yay! Tasting History with Max Miller! ❤️❤️❤️

[@TPark-rf3lt]

Sohla and Max in one video! All is right in the world 💕💕💕

[@darter9000]

History Channel actually doing history adjacent activities?

[@badluckrabbit]

refreshing right? Reminds me of watching archaeology documentaries on the History International channel back in th day

[@brokengoose]

If these videos are popular enough, I'm sure the History channel will make an "Alien Garum Truckers" reality show.

[@orly1950]

But did you know that ALIENS where the ones that gave the Romans that recipe? 😝

[@missourimongoose7643]

Prolly selling it at the pawn shop lol

[@StuartHetzler]

Max is precious and I would die for him. I would also kill for him.

[@angelwhispers2060]

Make sure you go subscribe to him then ;) he also has a patreon account

[@mckernan603]

Also make sure to subscribe to his hitman account so you can carry out attacks and raids for him!

[@lilgrasshoppah]

same same

[@clarencetse]

"Let's go kill his neighbors so they won't bother him while he's doing cool stuff!" - Ryan George Clone

[@mcj2584]

WTF

[@jean-francoisdaignault9612]

The Bon appétit disaster gave us amazing abundant (and remunerated... I hope!!) Sohla content, and the pandemic gave us Max’s genius Tasting History channel. Talk about silver linings.

[@HisVirusness]

"Sohla hasn't been collaborating with Badging With Bimbish for a while; I wonder what she's up to..." *(Finds months of content that my recommendeds failed at pointing me to.)* Well, I got a shitload of catching up to do. Sohla is awesome.

[@musicluvr70]

I only found Sohla about a month ago. I binged watched everything I could find that really interested me, and now going through everything else. I just love this young lady. She's so down to Earth and personable. It's like she could be my neighbor down the road.

[@murphygay3050]

@@musicluvr70 yeah glad she's able to really flourish here!

[@h.r.3319]

Same here!!

[@10191927]

Max is gaining so much popularity, I’m so happy to stick with his channel when he only had a few videos.

[@erinolsen8062]

Love seeing Max from Tasting History!!

[@MrOuchiez]

AGREED! Even though he seemed pretty nervous, I think he killed it.

[@masonshucart7055]

This is the crossover I like to see. We love your channel, Max!

[@kuryamtl]

Next you should do a collab with Townsands!!!

[@badluckrabbit]

YES YES YES ❤️

[@MagicGoblinPrincess]

Oh, lord have mercy YES!

[@AngelDivinity111]

The collab we've all been waiting for!!!!!!!

[@eldabys]

THE CROSSOVER OF ALL TIME!!!

[@erikstone8336]

Max Miller coming in with his awesome pronunciation! I love Tasting History! Both of these are great shows.

[@kennethkauzlaric8948]

I love Sohla and Max! What a great combination.

[@cazadoo339]

Max Miller was my saviour during the lockdown , I've watched every single episode of his

[@coyotefire69420]

I love having a mash of my favorite cooks and historians. Sohla and Max are both excellent and everyone should follow them both

[@lairdcummings9092]

Totally missed this a day ago; how cool, a collaboration with Max. Garum, the Swiss army knife of sauces.

[@charlesbryant6889]

My two favorites together in one video!!! Hooray!

[@StergiosMekras]

Max on the History Channel? ...well, maybe it's going back to its roots finally!

[@mustashee]

This is the best collab I've ever seen in my life

[@silverspring7]

Sohla's expressions while tasting the garum and food is everything!

[@mydeadstarbedk5715]

HTME (how to make everything) and now this? Max you are everywhere!

[@ManiacMidge13]

Loved seeing Tasting History with Max Miller! Hope you guys can do another collab

[@geoffreyblackmer]

I would love to know the history of roti, specifically sweet roti. So many different cultures from India to Vietnam to Korea, etc have their own version and each version is wildly different from the next.

[@trenae77]

Step One!!! OMG .... next step Max and Sohla IN PERSON!!!!

[@MRx36000]

Darn it, max is really blowing up lately! Dude totally deserves it :) Great content all around

[@jovangonzales]

I’m so happy that so many of my KZbin foodies are collaborating with each other. YESSS. I am so in love with Sohla and Max!

[@weeeeece]

I found Max’s channel from a comment on a video by Sohla. this feels like stars colliding :)

[@a_whitlow21]

I was super excited to see Max! I love his channel.

[@Vonsen]

Great job! I think it would have been a good idea to do a side-by-side taste test of the homemade garum vs the colatura di alici, rather than just taste the former.

[@patrickhill8494]

I'm glad you found a great place Sohla! Loved the Tasting History video on this, and this was great!

[@bethroberts9405]

Love Max Miller, so glad you to put your talents together on this!!!

[@redsands1001]

Ha. Originally came across tasting history while looking up about garum

[@geomatm]

Awesome episode! Would love to see you and Max do some more collabs!

[@EnglishbulldogMilo]

It's great to see Sohla doing so well, Clementine needs a lot of food to keep her figure... Love all your vids Sohla.

[@thebassrogue]

Oooh Sohla and Max together

[@aleks-33]

7:37 love this angle with all the colorful veggies in the background

[@lyledal]

MAX AND SOHLA TOGETHER! I am jazzed!!

[@SwedishFix]

“Some experiences are just good to have once.” I think Max would agree.

[@ginamadeline4279]

YES!!! So happy you brought Max on!!!!

[@shockingheaven]

OMG! The legendary crossover is here.

[@tordmunk]

I want to see someone do the long time version. I really beleive that fermenting it would give it a radically different flavour.

[@BlondLanfear]

Sohla and Max - what a perfect mix!

[@itszeyth9863]

Wow! Max on the history channel! Townsends should be up next!

[@milodemoray]

Thanks Sohla, I read about garum a little while ago and it was great to see someone actually making, and trying it out.

[@aikalee6149]

Whoever edits these videos kudos you! 👏🏻 fun and witty editing makes this more entertaining

[@Allovimo]

This was delightful. So great to see these two together!

[@justahologram2230]

Tastorians assemble!

[@hcblue]

YAYAYAY finally together at last! Also, how is Max's lighting so good xD

[@TastingHistory]

Mamas house! :D

[@sleeplessdoe2097]

OMG Max from Tasting History! I love him so much.

[@katrinaneal1305]

YAY! Go Max Go! 🌟🌟🌟 Nice to meet you, Sohla 😄

[@TastingHistory]

:D

[@gjwilliams4098]

I don't even cook or care about cooking. But the history component, and Sohla being so pleasant and charming, makes this series so enjoyable.

[@napier9979]

Fleabane grows in almost every ditch all through spring in the south! Can't walk a block without running into it. It's also good for stopping minor topical bleeding, thus it's name.

[@lisafranklin9089]

OMG... 2 of my faves together .. so cool!

[@mikes252]

Old food recipes, about the most accurate show on the History Channel in a long time

[@victoriahoward8244]

Yay Max & Sohla!!!

[@shanecarubbi7864]

Lol "would I make this again, probably not".... Maybe it's because I'm part Mediterranean my mouth was watering watching this one. Nice video Sohla 😊 thanks.

[@nightmaregirl06]

More of the two of them together, please!

[@christophermccarthy3361]

This is amazing! Two of the best people in one video! My day is made!

[@mamaksstorytime]

It was brilliant to see both Max AND Sohla! Love both of you. 🌻

[@pau3may]

Aw I love Sohla. And it's great to also see Max here! I love his channel. This was great 👏🏼

[@elgranespejo]

More Max and Sohla together!!! This is Max's thingggg

[@michelleriggs2450]

I always wonder if the recipes that call for a "sufficient amount of (ingredient)" are like our modern recipes that say to add something "to taste". Like, "add salt and pepper to taste."

[@madisonweber2480]

My mom has an almost 100 year old cook book that has instructions like "cook it until it's cooked" and "cook it until it's done" in the same recipe for rice pudding, I got so frustrated with it and gave up

[@saoirsecameron]

@@madisonweber2480 I would guess this is because it was harder to control the temperature of the oven back then so any standardized measure of time wouldn’t work for everyone. I’m guessing the same for honey given how much it can vary in flavor and consistency.

[@TheAZchambers]

History channel NEEDS TO HIRE THIS MAN

[@sammysoppy3361]

ugh no hes better off being his own boss.

[@Social_Pugatory]

There’s a lot of freedom in being your own boss and having the direct line to your audience and not have it filtered by a huge network or company.

[@puggirl415]

If he wanted, that then yes.

[@beth8775]

Ahhhhh! Sohla AND Max? How did I get so lucky? Lol - Salt it like Molly Baz!

[@Spider2point0]

Oooo, an episode with Sohla *and* Max! This is awesome!

[@iPhoneeditor]

Two of my favorite KZbin personalities, together?! Awesome! :D

[@Arachnia_Sea]

My two favorite cooking history hosts in one episode! Thank you!

[@morgandorferr]

Anything Sohla does is gold.

[@a.k.4243]

Hi Sohla, big fan and so happy to see you with my boy Max. I started watching he and you, at that other place, when the pandemic started and it's great to see you together.

[@kuryamtl]

SO THRILLED to see this collab!!!

[@JYeh888]

I love Tasting History. Thanks for an awesome collab!

[@MiguelRodriguez2010]

This is one of those rare instances where the History Channel actually talks about history. Love it!

[@arxsyn]

Using grape must is a great idea, as it is a by product of a fermented product (wine). Maybe instead of boiling it, you can ferment the fish normally for a week to a month for a good result. Who is brave enough to try??? Garum was used liberally as a condiment to flavor everything in ancient Rome much like soy sauce imparting a umami, fishy, salty taste. The boar recipe looks awesome and it's probably what a wealthy citizen would enjoy back in the day judging from the spices and honey which were surely luxury items back then (rare and therefore expensive to acquire)

[@DivineMind222]

OMG When did she get her own show on the History Channel and how did I not know about this?!?! This is amazing! ❤

[@caseyrogers573]

Sokha, thank you so much for being alive. You are so wonderful.

[@thesilentpickle2]

Max is awesome

[@mrosck1]

She is so fun to watch!!! Very entertaining and energizing! She is a rising star!

[@Rosequarks]

I ADORE Sohla and Max, this is the crossover of my dreams.