Colonial Culinary: Colonial Cakes and Cookies
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Step back in time and explore the rich, complex culinary traditions that shaped early America in this immersive culinary series. You’ll learn to prepare authentic dishes using techniques and ingredients from the colonial era.
Each session focuses on a unique aspect of colonial cuisine, offering hands-on opportunities to connect with the past through food. Learn how imported spices transformed simple ingredients into flavorful meals; celebrate one of colonial America’s most versatile fruits with sweet and savory recipes; explore the profound contributions of enslaved people to American cuisine, highlighting the African foodways, ingredients, and recipes that became integral to colonial diets; and try your hand at making rich, creamy butter.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, foodie, or curious learner, these classes offer a unique, hands-on journey through the intersection of food, culture, and history.
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