Traditional Root Beer Recipe
Brew Your Own Root Beer Traditional Root Beers, Birch Beers, and Ginger Beers: A Taste of the Past Before soda fountains and modern soft drinks dominated the beverage scene, communities around the world enjoyed naturally fermented drinks made from roots, herbs, barks, and spices….
Colonial Cooking Tips & Tools
Colonial Cooking: Rediscovering Outdoor Heritage In a world of modern stoves, prepackaged meals, and microwave dinners, there’s something deeply grounding about colonial cooking and preparing a meal the way our ancestors did—with fire, iron, and instinct. Historical cooking, especially from the colonial American period,…
Sütlaç: Türkiye’s Beloved Rice Pudding
A warm, creamy bowl of sütlaç (pronounced SUUT-lahch or [sytˈlatʃ]) evokes memories of home and tradition for many in Türkiye and across the world. This beloved dessert, known as Turkish rice pudding, is a delicately balanced dish with a rich history.
How To Salt Cure Meat
Salt Preservation: A Taste of History Imagine you’re living in a time before refrigerators, freezers, or vacuum-sealed packaging. It’s late autumn, and your family has just completed a successful harvest. Fresh meat from the seasonal hunt hangs in abundance, but winter’s chill looms. How…
Medieval Skause Stew: A Recipe to Reconnect with the Past
Step back in time with a warm, hearty bowl of Skause, a traditional medieval stew that nourished the bellies of peasants and nobles alike. Simple yet profoundly flavorful, Skause is more than just a meal—it’s a glimpse into a bygone era when resourcefulness met…
What Did People Do In The Winter: A Day with the Montaukett
For countless generations, winter was a season of both challenge and opportunity for indigenous and traditional cultures across the world. Unlike modern times, when people are insulated from nature’s cycles, these societies lived in close harmony with the changing seasons. Winter, with its cold…
Lessons from Hurricane Helene
Surviving & Supporting in Times of Crisis As Hurricane Helene swept across the southern U.S., it left behind a trail of destruction—flooded towns, power outages, and lives turned upside down. For many, the pain is still raw. Families are displaced, homes destroyed, and in…
Fruit Stuffed Fire-Roasted Pumpkin Recipe
Pumpkins and squash have been used for centuries by indigenous peoples throughout the Americas, long before European settlers arrived. Native American tribes, particularly those in what is now the northeastern United States, relied heavily on the “Three Sisters” — corn, beans, and squash —…
How to Make Beef Jerky at Home
Beef jerky is more than just a modern snack you grab at a convenience store. It’s an ancient method of preserving meat, one that has provided long-lasting sustenance for travelers, soldiers, and hunters throughout history. From indigenous peoples in the Americas to Mongol horsemen…
Verde Sauce: A Medieval Recipe with a Modern Twist
Have you ever wondered what to do with that loaf of stale bread? In medieval times, life was dictated by the seasons and the availability of resources. Nothing went to waste, and every ingredient had a purpose. The culinary practices of the period reflected…