I delayed my Dinner at 1800 this month so that I could make a Victorian Christmas meal! And then I read a few Christmas menus and decided that I would do just one recipe. Seriously, people. Would you like to know at least one source for what a 19th century Christmas dinner would be?? “ToContinueContinue reading “Christmas at 1800: Mincemeat Pie”
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Dinner at 1800: Baked Mush
Let’s see, what is simple enough that it’s okay if a baby constantly interrupts but a little more questionable than the last few things I made? Because it’s been awhile since I’ve made Daniel wince. . .Keep on reading and don’t forget to check out the accompanying Instagram reel. Baked Mush The Harvey House CookbookContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Baked Mush”
Dinner at 1800: Circling-Up Doughnuts
Let’s be honest, it is highly doubtful that this exact recipe was made on the trail, despite being in the Oregon Trail cookbook. In all my research, I have yet to read that someone brought cream of tartar with them…but at the same time, the recipe is simple enough that I bet there were variationsContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Circling-Up Doughnuts”
Dinner at 1800: Souffle Biscuits
My first time recording with a baby went better than expected – probably because Flynn randomly decided to accommodate me with a nap (he doesn’t believe in them much these days). Well. A short one. Which was all I needed. I did better at picking a simple recipe this month, though it was not anContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Souffle Biscuits”
Dinner at 1800: Potato Soufflé
And we are back to the Harvey House this month! I’m not going to lie, I tried to pick a simple recipe due to being nine months pregnant, but made the mistake of thinking four ingredients meant simplicity. Okay, it wasn’t that bad…just involved a lot of arm muscle work. Good thing I had aContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Potato Soufflé”
19th Century Fashion: Part One
I interrupt my regularly scheduled programming (i.e., hats) to bring you a post I put up over two years ago! Because, let’s be honest, I’m having a baby in a couple of weeks (Lord willing), and am in the middle of frantic baby prep. So enjoy a quick overview of fashion in the early 19thContinueContinue reading “19th Century Fashion: Part One”
Dinner at 1800: Special Edition
And we have official reached Month 9! Which means I’m tired. Like, all the time. So we decided to have a little fun with this month’s Dinner at 1800… Today we will be cooking from the American Housewife (I think?) And by we, I do mean I. And who am I? I am the dearlyContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Special Edition”
Dinner at 1800: Soda Cakes
Daniel requested cookies for this month’s Dinner at 1800. Really, he just didn’t want another food that he had to stop himself from spitting out…and I’ll admit the last two months were pretty bad, so I took pity on him. They weren’t exactly cookies, but how could I pass up something called Soda Cakes? PlusContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Soda Cakes”
Dinner at 1800: “Piccalilly”
Why am I putting today’s food in parentheses? Because if you google it, it comes up as Piccalilli, but many 19th century cookbooks spell it Piccalilly, including the recipe I decided to use. And what encouraged me to try this random thing? Well, I had a bunch of leftover green tomatoes in my freezer fromContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: “Piccalilly””
GIVEAWAY!
I know, I know – it’s Friday, not Wednesday! But I had some super exciting news to share with you all. Okay, if you have followed me for any amount of time, you know that I complain openly about the requirement to do email newsletters for writers. And, I still think that the importance ofContinueContinue reading “GIVEAWAY!”
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