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Colonial cooking traditions and eighteenth century kitchen methods
The article surveys colonial era cooking, yeast keeping, and long simmered meals. It notes long oven use, beehive ovens, and boiling or braising meats in Dutch ovens. It highlights vegetables stored in cellars, summer harvests, and drinks like Switches made from molasses and vinegar. It includes authentic recipes and notes on dailyfood chores and preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ary VanSweamburz
Bounsboro
van Steamburg