Ancestral Skills for a Sustainable Modern Life
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…
Ancient Food Storage Hacks
In today’s fast-paced world, we often rely on modern technology for convenience, safety, and comfort. Refrigerators, freezers, and electric dehydrators are everyday tools that make food preservation effortless and reliable. However, this dependence on technology can leave us vulnerable when it fails.
DIY Cheese Making: How Our Ancestors Did It
Cheese, one of the oldest and most beloved foods worldwide, has a rich and diverse history dating back thousands of years. The art of cheese making, which began as a preservation technique in the warm climates of the Middle East, has evolved over time,…
January 17th – National Hot Buttered Rum Day
January 17th is National Hot Buttered Rum Day! It’s cold outside. Good thing you thought ahead, planned for ample firewood, stocked your larders, and made sure to have a plentiful store of RUM to keep the blood invigorated. While modern science tells us that…
Pumpkins Are For Eating
A curious practice of modern American culture is to celebrate the autumnal holidays by placing out harvest-themed decorations. This callback to more pastoral times encourages us to put pumpkins, gourds, and squashes on our stoops, bails of hay and cornstalks in our front yard,…