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Corn:
Unraveling the Mysteries and Cornfusion
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Almost
everyone is familiar with corn and enjoys the sweet taste
in season. But what is green corn? Why are there so many
colors? What makes popcorn pop? This presentation answers
these questions and more and provides the evolution of corn
to what we know today. If you think you know corn, this
is a presentation (both pictures and actual corn) for you!
There is more to corn than one would ever expect. |
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Salt:
Every attempt should be made
to save it
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This
presentation is definitely 'worth its weight in salt'! The
salt that we take for granted and sprinkle on our food was
absolutely essential for 18th century life and the life
blood of the army. The fledgling saltworks of the colonies
were strategic military targets. Interactive demonstrations
are included in this most fascinating tale of salt. |
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Preserving
the Harvest
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From
the first produce of the season to the late fall, the preservation
techniques of the 18th century were daily occurences. This
power point presentation opens one eyes to a broad definition
of a "pickle" and includes drying, potting and
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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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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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Chocolate:
From Cacao to Chocolate
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How did a bitter seed become the chocolate
that so many of us love? Find out this and more with this
presentation. The New World cacao bean traveled to Europe
and back and changed from beverage to bar. You will visit
cacao plantations in Mexico and learn the process from bean
to chocolate. |
Dining with
William Penn
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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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Curds and Whey
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When
"Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet, eating of curds and
whey" she was eating cheese. This program provides
a brief overview of the history of cheese and explains in
detail the cheese making process in the early colonies. |
