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Stinging Nettle Soup

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Jennifer Stanley

Stinging nettles hold a very special place in 18th century food and medicine. Medical books from the time period mention these stinging nettles as good for stopping hemorrhages and promoting urine flow. Large amount of fresh Stinging Nettles 1 ½ … Continue reading →

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Salt Pork Soup

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Jennifer Stanley

So today we’re going to take a common soldiers ration and we’re going to turn it into a soup. As the foundation of our soup we’re going to use salt pork.which we have prepared in an 18th century manner. 6 Pints Boiling … Continue reading →

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A Stupendously Fresh Soup

Posted on September 15, 2015 by jmalin1026

Life on the trail in the 18th century was often a difficult and dangerous endeavor. It’s easy to romanticize from our overstuffed chairs what wilderness living may have been like — being one with nature, living in a symbiotic relationship with … Continue reading →

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The Overlooked Purslane

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Kevin Carter

Just as it is across half of the United States, this part of Indiana where I live is under the oppressive effects of extreme drought. I’ve given up on my lawn. The grass crunches beneath my feet and breaks off … Continue reading →

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