Feasting with Falstaff
The composer Verdi dedicates a whole opera to one of the most famous food lovers in operatic history.
Tag: Historical Recipes
Celebrating Christmas with King Wenceslas
The song “Good King Wenceslas” has become a fixture among Christmas melodies. It tells the story of the benevolent King Wenceslas finding a poor commoner…
Thanksgiving Recipes Through the Years
Every American knows about the pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving, but did you know Thanksgiving has not actually been celebrated nationally for long? The official…
Classic Doughnuts | Recipes from American History
The Europeans who colonized America brought many traditions with them which are now interwoven into American culture. But they also brought several incredible recipes along…
Union Army Rations | Recipes from American History
When studying the 1860s, few people realize how important a role food played in the fighting and winning of the War Between the States.
Tea Party Cookies | Recipes from American History
In the American Colonies, people tried to fight tyranny in any way they could. Enjoy this historical recipe for Tea Party Cookies.
Homemade Cheez-Its | Recipes from Modern History
The seventies was a time of revolution in America, ranging from clothes to behavior to food. Follow the recipe below for Homemade Cheez-Its.
Hardtack | Recipes from American History
Although it's no treat, hardtack has played a huge part in American History and fed American sailors, soldiers, and civilians for centuries.
Fat Rascals | Recipes from American History
Teddy Roosevelt is known for his part in changing America, but he is lesser known for his part in changing White House dining and devouring Fat Rascal…
Moravian Sugar Cake | Recipes from American History
The Moravians, who settled in Pennsylvania and North Carolina in the late 1700s, brought with them the tradition of a Moravian Love Feast.