Welcome to my first throwback episode! Okay, so I did actually record a new Dinner at 1800 for this week, but didn’t get a chance to edit it, so instead I am reposting my inaugural episode! Rewatch it on Instagram, too! Apple Fritters The Virginia Housewife, published 1824 The first thing one notices about thisContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Apple Fritters”
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Dinner at 1800: Lemon Queens
So, I was heading to a writing retreat this past weekend and decided to do double duty by making a recipe that I could bring with me. I originally wanted to make eclairs. But there were one too many complications for the limited time I had. Perhaps sometime I’ll be able to try them! ButContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Lemon Queens”
Dinner at 1800: Watrouskis
In case you are wondering what Watrouskis is . . . I am too. So is Google. And ChatGPT. Seriously. This word seems to only exist in the Fanny Farmer cookbook and a random 1960 cookbook (which has almost the same ingredients but a completely different cooking method). I may or may not have partiallyContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Watrouskis”
Dinner at 1800: Minced Pie Take Two
Remember that awesome Dinner at 1800 I did for Christmas? Where I bent over backwards to find strange ingredients? Well, if you watch my Instagram version, you’ll notice there really isn’t a way for me to include such trials in my format…which is why I’m playing around with the idea of a DIFFERENT format movingContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Minced Pie Take Two”
Christmas at 1800: Mincemeat Pie
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”
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”
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”
Forest Idylls 