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You're correct that there's often a lot of interpretation and historical research that has to be done when looking through such cookbooks. However, they can off
by DanAndersen 8y ago
You're correct that there's often a lot of interpretation and historical research that has to be done when looking through such cookbooks. However, they can offer quite an interesting glimpse into another era. Specifically, I'd recommend watching some of the Townsends "18th Century Cooking" YouTube videos [0] which show how some unusual (or familiar!) recipes from colonial America may have been made.
[0] https://www.youtube.com/user/jastownsendandson https://www.youtube.com/user/jastownsendandson
- sneakernets 8y agoThat is one of the best channels on YouTube, and I know a few teachers who used some of his videos in their lesson plans.
- FlyMoreRockets 8y agoYou may also like https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxr2d4As312LulcajAkKJYw https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxr2d4As312LulcajAkKJYw Lots of interesting 18th century cooking and other period skills.
- masonic 8y agoAlso, "A Taste of History", seen locally on PBS stations. http://www.atasteofhistory.org http://www.atasteofhistory.org