The 18th Century Hearth
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From hearth with lugpole to clock jack spit,
this slide presentation shows the great versatility of the
hearth, the use of the bake oven and hearth cooking equipment. |
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An 18th Century Bill of Fare
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Seasonality was the key word in what was placed
on the 18th century table. This slide program takes the
audience through the bread baking, cheese making, beer making
processes and symmetrically appointed dining experiences. |
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Dining with
William Penn
Explore the foodways of the famous English
Quaker William Penn (the founder and first Governor of Pennsylvania),
with visuals of his favorite beverages and seasonal bill
of fares. This slide series brings the audience to the Bake
and Brew of Pennsbury Manor to show the preparation techniques
and finished products.
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Tea in the 18th Century
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The experience of taking tea in the Colonies
is explored with artifacts and slides. |
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Chocolate:
From Medicine to
Milk Chocolate
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The milk chocolate bar of the 21st century
had its origins in the New World cacao bean. This program
explains the travel and transformation of the cacao bean
from beverage, to medicine, to milk chocolate. |
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From Hearth
to Cookstove
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The introduction of the cookstove in the late
18th and early 19th centuries changed the lives of women
and families. This program explores the transition from
cooking at the hearth through the evolution of the cookstove. |
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Native American Foodways
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Explore the foodways of the Eastern Woodland
Indians (Lenape, Iroquois, Wampanoag, etc.) with visuals
of the firing of the clay pots and use of the resources
of the land and gardens for food.
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