Category Archives: Historical Recipes

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! A Bit o’ History & Other Interesting Tidbits.

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Lis'Anne Harris

Top o’ the mornin’ to ye! (Or afternoon or evenin’ dependin’ on whaen ye’re readin’ me post. ) You know how I am. I intend to do a little research and get carried away. Far, far away! I love Ireland … Continue reading →

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Mandelbrot–Gluten-Free Style!

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Mary

Last week, Indy, my 9 year-old son, wanted to make “special” cookies. So he grabbed several of my cookie recipe books, thumbing through them until he found a recipe he thought sounded good.  I took one look and blinked. First, … Continue reading →

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Gluten-Free Girl Takes on Journey Cakes

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Mary

In keeping with the Thanksgiving theme this week, I’ve decided to include a Gluten-Free recipe provided to me by one of my fabulous nieces. She’s studying the Wampanaog Indians in school. Yesterday, she made a pouch out of a brown paper lunch … Continue reading →

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Plymouth Plantation: On the Menu at the First Thanksgiving

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Lis'Anne Harris

As a granddaughter of the Mayflower by my direct descent from eight (yes 8!) of its passengers, I’m eager to tell the tale of the first Thanksgiving feast enjoyed by the first settlers of Plymouth Plantation. I’m telling this early … Continue reading →

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The History of All Hallow’s Eve Food Traditions

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Lis'Anne Harris

Happy Halloween from the Chicklets!  Keeping with the Chicks’ tradition of no special guests on holiday Mondays, I thought this the perfect opportunity for another edition of historical food lore associated with holidays.  The following is excerpted from http://www.foodtimeline.org/halloween.html. I love … Continue reading →

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Independence Day Guest Chick: Martha Washington

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Lis'Anne Harris

“A glass of wine and a bit of mutton are always ready, and such as will be content to partake of them are always welcome.” ~ George Washington in a letter to a friend. Happy 4th of July! This is the … Continue reading →

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Cottage Pie vs. Shepherd’s Pie: Is There a Difference?

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Lis'Anne Harris

As I was preparing to write up how I make Shepherd’s Pie my innate curiosity about the history of the dish got the better of me and I ended up spending a good 3 hours doing research.  If you know … Continue reading →

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