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An 18th Century Cheese Soup

Jonathan Townsend

Posted on March 14 2017

This cheese soup is another recipe from Ann Cook’s 1755 cookbook, “Professed Cookery...

Ivy Makes 17th Century Jumbles!

Jonathan Townsend

Posted on March 14 2017

Ivy is back in the kitchen today! She is preparing a very tasty and simple Jumble re...

A 300-Year-Old Delicious Sausage Recipe

Jonathan Townsend

Posted on March 14 2017

Michael joins us in the kitchen again this week! Today he’s brought us a late 17th-c...

We Had No Idea How This Recipe Would Turn Out

Jonathan Townsend

Posted on March 14 2017

Today we try something we’ve never done before. We picked a random recipe out of a c...

A “Must-Try” Recipe: 18th Century Bread Pudding

Jonathan Townsend

Posted on March 14 2017

We’ve tried many recipes from various 18th century cookbooks, but every now and aga...

An American Chestnut Pudding

Jonathan Townsend

Posted on March 14 2017

Jon and Kevin are in the kitchen again! Today they prepare a delicious Chestnut Pudd...

The Lightest and Crispiest Cookie You’ll Eat!

Jonathan Townsend

Posted on March 14 2017

The cookie we make in today’s video was called a “drop biscuit” in the 18th century ...

A Delicious Cheese Spread, Welsh Rabbit from 1788

Jonathan Townsend

Posted on March 14 2017

Today’s recipe is from Richard Briggs’ 1788 cookbook, “The English Art of Cookery” I...

A Wonderful “Twelfth Night” Cake!

Jonathan Townsend

Posted on March 14 2017

Jon and Kevin are in the kitchen today making a big recipe: a 5-lb. twelfth cake. Tw...

A Delicious Lamb in a Blanket

Jonathan Townsend

Posted on March 14 2017

“Pig in a blanket” is a familiar term to many, possibly conjuring memories of childh...

Frumenty: A Wheat Pudding From the 18th Century

Jonathan Townsend

Posted on March 14 2017

Today’s unusual recipe is absolutely delicious. It’s called “frumenty,” and it’s fou...

Imitation Coffee from the 17th and 18th Centuries

Jonathan Townsend

Posted on March 14 2017

We recently found this very interesting concept from John Houghton in 1694. In it he...

A Delicious “Boiled Trout”

Jonathan Townsend

Posted on March 14 2017

Michael Dragoo is back in the kitchen and he has brought a wonderful recipe from Mar...

On The Trail? A Simple Recipe For You

Jonathan Townsend

Posted on March 14 2017

Today’s recipe is a simple meal meant for cooking while on the march or on the trail...

“Horrible” Gruel Recipe?

Jonathan Townsend

Posted on March 14 2017

Today’s recipe is called “Barley Gruel” and it comes from The Cooks and Confectioner...

Ivy Prepares Wonderful Turnovers!

Jonathan Townsend

Posted on March 14 2017

Ivy is in the kitchen today! She’s preparing a a dish called “Tiny Purses” which tur...

You Have To Try This Delicious Onion Pie!

Jonathan Townsend

Posted on March 14 2017

Today’s recipe is for and “Onion Pie”. It comes from the Primitive Cookery book and ...

Baked Apples With Ivy!

Jonathan Townsend

Posted on March 14 2017

“Black Caps” — an odd name for such a delicious dish. This is a very simple apple pu...

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