Category Archives: Beverage

Delightfully Whipped Syllabubs

Posted on August 21, 2015 by jmalin1026

Sweet recipes and desserts exploded in popularity during the 18th century. Cook books from that time are full of sugary treats that are as assorted in form as you can imagine. As delicious as many of these treats were, it … Continue reading →

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Switchel: the Original Energy-Ade

Posted on August 17, 2015 by jmalin1026

What do you drink if you’re worn out and need a little kick? An Ade, soda, an energy boost? In the 18th century, before supermarkets had shelves lined with this stuff,  many people drank a delicious beverage called Switchel. Beverages similar to switchel date … Continue reading →

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