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Yard Game For the Poor And Rich - Skittles Full Gameplay - Engineering America
75 views / 0 likes - addedSkittles, or what we might call the predecessor to bowling, was extremely popular in the 18th Century. It was played among all classes with several sets of rules depending on where you were from and who you were. It can be extremely complicated, or a simp
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Time Travel Food! Beef Lo Mein For Thomas Jefferson
59 views / 0 likes - addedIn Time Travel Food, we go back in time and make modern favorites for historical figures. In this episode, Jon makes Beef Lo Mein for a historical figure we know loved pasta and had an interest in Chinese culture. The struggle is making it with ingredient
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The Most Important Job In The World - The Blacksmith
70 views / 0 likes - addedThe Blacksmith was the most important person around in the 18th century. Without the Blacksmith, daily life for average folks in the community was nearly impossible. There would be no tools, no cooking utensils, and no surgical instruments. The Blacksmith
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Futuristic Food: Time Travel Egg McMuffin for John Adams
156 views / 0 likes - addedIn Time Travel Food we go back in time and create popular modern food for famous folks. In this episode, we make a fast food breakfast sandwich for John Adams, the Egg McMuffin!Our Brand New Viewing Experience https://townsendsplus.com/ Retail Website htt
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Comfort Food Origins: French Toast!
75 views / 0 likes - addedComfort food: salty, sweet, crunchy, fluffy, rich; its absolutely delicious! Comfort is no stranger to our channel, but in this new series were digging in a little deeper. Come along with us today as we find out where French Toast came from!Our Brand New
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Comfort Food Origins: Mac and Cheese!
1,072 views / 0 likes - addedMacaroni and Cheese is a comfort food that we see regularly on our dinner tables and at barbecues. This is easily one of the best dishes we have ever made on the channel. As we dug into the research, we couldn't believe how far back we could trace Mac and
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Corn Dogs 250 Years Ago? - Time Travel Food! - 18th Century Cooking
63 views / 0 likes - addedIn Time Travel Food, we go back in time and make modern favorites for historical figures. In this episode, Jon makes Corn Dogs for Samuel Adams. The struggle is making them with ingredients and tools/techniques that were available in the 1700s. Thanks for
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Fried Chicken From 1736 - Comfort Food Origins - 18th Century Cooking
62 views / 0 likes - addedComfort Food Origins is a series that searches for beginning roots to modern day staple dishes. Fried Chicken Is a dish that has always excited us on this channel. Join us as we step back In time not only to the year 1736, but also in the history of the T
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Food That Time Forgot: Beef Steak Pie
72 views / 0 likes - addedFood That Time Forgot takes a closer look into food that was extremely prominent in 18th century cookbooks that you simply dont hear much about in modern day cooking. Beef Steak Pies are absolutely delicious and should be available at most restaurants. Wh
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The Poor Lieutenant's Feast
60 views / 0 likes - addedThe position of the Lieutenant was quite difficult. In this video we explore the hardships of what the Lieutenant faced, how nearly impossible it was to maintain proper appearance, and of course the problem of keeping food stores. Thanks for watching anot
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Odd Jobs in the 18th & 19th Centuries - Nutmeg Tavern Livestream
43 views / 0 likes - addedFun time in the tavern.For more information on the images https://www.townsends.us/pages/livestream-informationThe Nutmeg Archive https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4e4wpjna1vz5MfQ_CQMZfSuvhNlNDUmz England's Newest Way https://www.amazon.com/Englands
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Food That Time Forgot: Pemmican, The Ultimate Survival Food
91 views / 0 likes - addedPemmican is and has always been the ultimate survival food. Pemmican revolutionized trade in the 18th century by giving travelers a new compact source for energy. Originally used as a food to help Native Americans make it though harsh winters, pemmican tu
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The Poor Man's Pumpkin
87 views / 0 likes - addedWho would have thought pumpkin would be an important survival food? In 18th century America, it was a staple for poor folks. Watch to see how they prepared pumpkins for food and what sort of folks were using them. Other Pumpkin Videos on the Channel:Soup
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The Working Man's Lunch
83 views / 0 likes - addedIn the 18th century, folks had a very different opinion of lunch than we do today. In fact, they didnt even call it lunch! It was the main meal of the day, meant to sustain hard labor. Here is everything weve learned while researching The Working Mans Lun
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The Lowly Washerwoman
55 views / 0 likes - addedWe are always researching the people at the bottom of society. Carol Jarboe, or Maggie, has done piles of research on these folks and is a dream to work with. Find out what labor on the bottom rung was like in the 18 century with the lowly washerwoman. A
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The Poor Prisoner's Feast
77 views / 0 likes - addedThe Poor Prisoners Feast takes a look into the food of men who had been locked up for breaking the law. Prisons were nothing like modern times in the 18th century, and neither was societys idea of reformation. Come dive into prisons, culture, and prisoner
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The Working Man's Breakfast
79 views / 0 likes - addedA theme on our channel is trying to understand what people ate regularly. In the comments section, you folks ask us what common folks had for meals almost every single day. Sometimes we hope that their meals were very unlike ours today, maybe they were wi
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The Poor Man's Bread
80 views / 0 likes - addedBread was extremely important to folks in this time period. It was very regulated, and at times difficult to obtain and quite expensive. You wouldnt find many folks in the 18th century willing to go without bread if they were able to get their hands on it
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Can You Guess The Secret Spice? - Christmas Cookies From 1796 - 18th Century Cooking
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Tiny 18th-century Kitchens - Livestream
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Starving Winter Soldier's Meager Meal
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The Most Important Job In The World
106 views / 0 likes - addedThe most important person in town was the Baker. Men and women in communities who worked everyday to feed their families depended on him. Without bread, people would go hungry, even homeless; there would be civil unrest, riots in the streets. Can you beli
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Searching For The Perfect Pizza
135 views / 0 likes - addedWhat if you traveled back in time and wanted to absolutely blow peoples mind with you favorite food, pizza. You wouldn't be able to make it exactly how you do today, you would have to find ingredients they had then and adapt them to make the perfect pie!A
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Making Thatched Roof Pie with Joe Pera- 18th Century Cooking
132 views / 0 likes - addedSeason 3 of "Joe Pera Talks With You" will be on HBOMax January 12th!! Joe Pera Talks You Back To Sleep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSUilYKcRMA Joe Pera Talks With You Season 3 now airing on Adult Swim Seasons 1 & 2 are currently on HBOMax: https
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Imagine Life Without THIS Basic Need
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A Terrible Discovery! - Historic Stewed Crab Dish
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Fast Food In History - Meatball Slider, Ancestor To The Burger?
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What Were They Thinking?? - Lobster From 1755
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Leftovers to the Rescue! - Potato Pancakes from 1732
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Half Pork. Half Fat. All The Herbs From The 1770's!
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Classic Steak House Food in Early America - Steaks With Oyster Sauce
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1755 Scrambled Eggs - Quarter Pound of Butter?
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Potato Chips in the 18th Century?
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Handmade Log Building with Primitive Tools
443 views / 1 likes - addedPart 2 of "Raising a Log Barn". A huge thanks to everyone at David Crockett Birthplace State Historic Park for letting us capture this project! Filmed at David Crockett Birthplace State Historic Park ➧ https://tnstateparks.com/parks/david-crockett-birthpl
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"Macaroni" - A Recipe From 1784
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"A Pound of Meat" Soldier Food in the 18th Century
568 views / 0 likes - addedAmazon Affiliate link to Joseph Plumb Martin's Journal▶ http://amzn.to/2yGmP14 ▶▶ Great book! This installment complements the previous video "Privations of an 18th Century Soldier." It examines a number of historical references and considers how soldiers
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The Same Food Every Day? - Q&A
336 views / 0 likes - addedIn today's Q&A are going in-depth on a single question about the common diet of a Frontiersman or Soldier on the march. Help support the channel with Patreon ▶ https://www.patreon.com/townsend ▶▶ Check Out Our Brand New Website! ▶ http://www.townsends.us/
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Too Much Butter?? - A Recipe From 1794
440 views / 0 likes - addedThis Baked Apple Pudding comes from the 1794 cookbook "Domestic Economy" by Maximilian Hazlemore. The flavor combination in this dish is excellent, and yes, 8 ounces of butter are in this pudding. Enjoy! Help support the channel with Patreon ▶ https://www
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Fish In Your Pocket? - Salmon Pasties
409 views / 0 likes - addedMichael Dragoo joins us again to show us a recipe for "Salmon Pasties - The Italian Way". It comes from the 1805 cookbook "Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy" by Hannah Glasse. Help support the channel with Patreon ▶ https://www.patreon.com/townsend ▶▶ Ch
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Historic Kitchens vs. Modern Kitchens
621 views / 0 likes - addedImagine not having a refrigerator, a sink, or even hot water on demand in your kitchen today. This was the reality of kitchens during the 18th century. Join us as we cover the main differences between historic and modern kitchens. Washing the Dishes ▶ htt
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Stale Bread? Don't Waste It! - 1773 Bread Pudding
744 views / 0 likes - addedThis 1773 recipe for "Beggar's Pudding" is another delicious pudding that uses stale bread as it's base. Scotch Collops and Yellow Peas ▶ http://bit.ly/2ysDQim ▶▶ Help support the channel with Patreon ▶ https://www.patreon.com/townsend ▶▶ Check Out Our Br
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Spinach and Eggs, 18th Century Style
499 views / 0 likes - addedMichael Dragoo joins us to make this very easy to make, delicious recipe for Spinach and Eggs from "A New System Of Domestic Cookery" by Maria Rundell. Breakfast In The 18th Century ▶ http://bit.ly/2l5kwCD ▶▶ Top 6 Egg Preservation Techniques ▶ http://bit
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Tomatoes and Eggs
441 views / 0 likes - addedMichael Dragoo joins us once again to prepare "Eggs and Tomatoes", a recipe from "A Virginia Housewife" by Mary Randolph Spinach and Eggs ▶ http://bit.ly/2mu3z4x ▶▶ Help support the channel with Patreon ▶ https://www.patreon.com/townsend ▶▶ Twitter ▶ @Jas
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Biscuits And Gravy - Where Do They Come From?
430 views / 0 likes - addedToday Jon and Kevin focus on Biscuits And Gravy and try to flesh out it's origins in 18th Century Cooking. We want your help on this one! Potash Cakes ▶ http://bit.ly/2myNM1D ▶▶ Leavening Series ▶ http://bit.ly/2n3RcMX ▶▶ Kalamazoo Living History Show ▶ h
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Anchovies And Eggs??
464 views / 0 likes - addedMichael Dragoo brings us a very experimental recipe from Martha Washington's "Booke Of Cookery". Don't let the anchovies scare you, this one is delicious! Spinach and Eggs ▶ http://bit.ly/2n1tsZY ▶▶ Eggs and Tomatoes ▶ http://bit.ly/2n4ttwQ ▶▶ Cod and Egg
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Early American Dairy
593 views / 0 likes - addedToday Hannah Zimmerman from Historic Locust Grove sits down with Jon to discuss the history of early American dairy, as well as demonstrating the process of making butter. Locust Grove Website ▶▶ http://locustgrove.org/ ▶ Help support the channel with Pat
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Cheesemaking In The Early 19th Century
542 views / 0 likes - addedWe have a very special episode today! Deanna Berkemeier, from Genesee Country Village & Museum in Mumford, NY, walks us through the process of making cheese from scratch. Deanna is a master at the art of Cheesemaking. We hope you enjoy this! If you're eve
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Delicious Boiled Apple Pudding!
600 views / 0 likes - addedWe dipped into the archives today to revisit an oldie but goodie: a simple and delicious boiled apple pudding -- Just in time for the apple harvest! This video channel is made possible by the patronage of our customers. Be sure to visit our website: http:
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Ice Cream In The 18th Century?
743 views / 0 likes - addedIn today's episode, Jon is transported once again back to 1836. Mrs. Curtis is a delightful long-time resident of Prairietown, part of Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, in Fishers, Indiana. She has kindly taken time from her busy preparations to sh
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An Onion Soup Recipe from 1801!
527 views / 0 likes - addedWe dipped into the archives today to resurrect an 1801 recipe for a delicious onion soup. The flavors in this soup are wonderful and it goes great with toast. A perfect dish as we move into the fall season! Next week we launch Season 9 of 18th Century Coo
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18th Century Lemon Preservation - Q&A
636 views / 0 likes - addedToday's main topic is on the preservation on lemons during the 18th century. Join us as we discuss a handful of techniques that are sure to surprise! Interested in historical reenacting? Click here for our getting started series! - http://bit.ly/2ccq1r1 *
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Delicious Rye & Indian Bread At Conner Prairie
1,009 views / 0 likes - addedWe are preparing today's recipe at Conner Prairie, a premiere historic site located in Fisher's Indiana. Today Ms. Barker joins us to prepare a loaf of "Rye and Indian Bread" baked in a earthen oven. This is a delicious bread recipe that we highly recomme
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A 260-Year Old Recipe for Apple Turnovers!
558 views / 1 likes - addedToday's recipe is for "Apple Pasties," the ancestral version of modern apple turnovers, taken straight from the pages of Eliza Smith's 1758 cookbook, "The Compleat Housewife." The fresh ingredients of this simple recipe let the flavor of the apples shine
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On The Trail? A Simple Recipe For You.
554 views / 1 likes - addedToday's recipe is a simple meal meant for cooking while on the march or on the trail. These are "Norfolk Dumplings" and it comes from the Primitive Cookery book. For such a simple recipe, it really is quite delicious. A perfect outdoor recipe! ***********
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Grocery Bags Of The 18th Century - Q&A
547 views / 0 likes - addedIn today's Q&A video we discuss standing crust, cookbooks, tin pots, 18th century pancakes, but our main question is on baskets and their many uses in the 18th Century. Please leave your questions below! We would love to hear from you. *******************
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A Glimpse Into 18th Century Life Through Art - Uncovering History, Eps. 4.
619 views / 0 likes - addedJon and Kevin take a closer look at a 1805 painting by Scottish painter, David Wilkie. Wilkie began painting at a very young age and would often go to taverns or markets and sketch people during their day to day routines. His art provides a valuable snaps
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Storing Yeast In The 18th Century - Q&A
624 views / 0 likes - addedWe have so many great comments and questions today! Our main topic is on storing yeast and barn in historical cooking. We also want to thank everyone who came out last weekend and saw us at Kalamazoo! It was great to see everyone. Leave any comments or qu
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Historical Cheesecake With No Cheese - 18th Century Cooking
833 views / 0 likes - addedWe're wrapping up Series Seven of 18th Century Cooking with Jas. Townsend & Son, and we're gearing up for Series Eight! So today, we've resurrected one of our favorites from the past. This recipe is from Eliza Smiths 1739 Cookbook "The Compleat Housewife"
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A 300-Year-Old Delicious Sausage Recipe
560 views / 1 likes - addedMichael joins us in the kitchen again this week! Today he's brought us a late 17th-century sausage recipe from Martha Washington's Book of Cookery. This recipe is attributed to a dish from "The Tavern at Oxford Gates" in the city of Oxford, England. These
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18th Century Cookies
837 views / 0 likes - addedThe cookie we make in today's video was called a "drop biscuit" in the 18th century recipe we've selected from Eliza Smith's 1734 cookbook, "The Compleat Housewife." It is a fine example of a traditional egg-leavened biscuit or cake. While this recipe has
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661 views / 1 likes - addedWe've tried many recipes from various 18th century cookbooks, but every now and again one rises above the rest. Today's featured dish is one of these exceptional recipes. It's found in Amelia Simmons' 1796 cookbook, "American Cookery." To purchase the ite
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445 views / 0 likes - addedToday we have questions on Dutch Ovens, 18th Century Lighting, safety tips for cooking, and standing crust pies. We hope everyone out there has a wonderful and Merry Christmas! ***************************** Click Here for the last week's Q&A Episode - htt
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Washing Dishes In The 18th Century
862 views / 0 likes - addedWe get many questions concerning washing dishes during colonial times. Obviously they didn't have the powerful detergent products that we have today, but they still found a way to get the job done. In today's video, we show you a few of the common methods
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An 18th Century Cheese Soup
647 views / 1 likes - addedThis cheese soup is another recipe from Ann Cook's 1755 cookbook, "Professed Cookery." It's a very easy and delicious little dish that is perfect for this cold weather. You have to try it! ***************************** Genesee Country Village - https://ww
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Hats As A Status Symbol - Q&A
526 views / 0 likes - addedIn today's Q&A we discuss beer substitutions, cheese in colonial times, where to get the best suet, and hats in the 18th Century. If you have any questions you would like answered, leave them in the comments section! ***************************** Click he
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Fashion In The 18th Century - Q&A
627 views / 0 likes - addedIn today's Q&A we discuss more dish washing tips, children in reenacting, almond paste, but our main question is on fashion during the 18th century. Be sure to leave us any questions you have! ***************************** Sign up for our Youtube Newslett
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