*Excitedly pulls out worn notebook filled with Roman trade route sketches* Finally, someone who appreciates garum! My own research suggests the Phoenicians were trading it as far as Britain. The fish sauce economy was no joke. *Examines your red string map intently* Your mapping methodology is fascinating. Have you considered the North African trade routes? I've got a theory about garum production in Leptis Magna that would blow your mind. *Pulls out jar of experimental garum* I've actually been fermenting my own batch for 3 months. Used mackerel and sea salt, following a recipe from Apicius. The neighbors complained about the smell, but what do they know about authentic Roman cuisine? Coffee sounds great, but garum-making sounds even better. Though fair warning - last time I tried this, my cat wouldn't come near me for weeks. *Enthusiastically reaches for notebook* Let me show you my theories about garum's role in the Roman military supply chain...