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Historic Mixed Grain Bread

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Jennifer Stanley

Bread was an important food source in the 18th century. Not only was it a staple, in and of itself, but it was also an important ingredient in many other foods. It was known to many as a staff of … Continue reading →

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18th Century Cornbread

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Jennifer Stanley

For common people in 18th century Great Britain and the American colonies, there were three main dietary pillars, bread, porridge, and ale. People depended on these three things for survival. While there were many similarities between English cooking and that … Continue reading →

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Baking Wiggs Seed Cakes

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Jennifer Stanley

We are going to be making wiggs today, a sweet little biscuit that was very popular in the 17th and 18th century. The term wigg comes from an earlier Dutch word meaning wedge. The loaves were cut into wedge shapes … Continue reading →

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Cheshire Pork Pie

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Jennifer Stanley

Salt Pork Apples Pepper Salt Butter Water Top and Bottom Pie Crusts In our recipe, we’re going to be using salt pork. This is true 18th century style salt pork, not something like you might find on your grocery store … Continue reading →

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Mock Passenger Pigeon Pie

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Jennifer Stanley

Passenger pigeons were one of the most populous birds in the 18th and 19th century. There were billions of these birds on the planet. They were almost a scourge there were so many of them. They were very popular and … Continue reading →

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Baking Simple Gingerbread

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Jennifer Stanley

Gingerbread was a favorite treat in the 18th and 19th centuries. Many vendors sold it in the streets and markets. Many believe gingerbread possesses special medicinal properties, so it was even used to treat things like the sniffles. 2 cups … Continue reading →

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1824 English Gingerbread

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Jennifer Stanley

The recipe I’m making today is what’s called a light gingerbread from John Cook’s 1824 cookbook, Cooking and Confectionary. 2 cups flour 2 tsp. powdered ginger 1 cup Light or Barbados Molasses warmed 2 tbsp. Milk divided evenly ¾ tsp Pearl … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Pie

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Jennifer Stanley

Today we’re going to be baking a pumpkin pudding, or as we know it, a pumpkin pie from Amelia Simmons’ 1796 cookbook, American Cookery. 1 pint Pumpkin 1 quart Milk 4 Eggs well beaten ½ cup Molasses 1 teaspoon Ginger 1 … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Sauce and Cranberry Tart

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Jennifer Stanley

I love Amelia Simmons’ recipe for her cranberry sauce. It’s stew, strain, and sweeten. How difficult could it be right? We’re going to use the same techniques that we used when we made our currant jelly and a currant tart, … Continue reading →

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1796 Sweet Potato Pudding

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Jennifer Stanley

Today we’ll be making a wonderful sweet potato pudding from Amelia Simmons’ 1796 cookbook, American Cookery. 1 ½ pounds Sweet Potatoes (Can substitute Winter Squash, Crookneck Squash, Pumpkin, or any Potatoes) 3 Large Apples 3 ½ tablespoons Breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon flour … Continue reading →

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