Tag: 18th century
Founding Gardeners: The Revolutionary Generation, Nature, and the Shaping of the American Nation
by Andrea Wulf From the publisher: For the Founding Fathers, gardening, agriculture, and botany were elemental passions: a conjoined interest as deeply ingrained in their characters as the battle for […]
Founding Foodies
by Dave DeWitt From the publisher: Who Were the Original Foodies? Beyond their legacy as revolutionaries and politicians, the Founding Fathers of America were first and foremost a group of […]
Dining at Monticello: In Good Taste and Abundance
edited by Damon Lee Fowler From the publisher: An inviting view of the renowned hospitality offered at Thomas Jefferson’s table. Ten essays discuss topics such as the groceries and wine […]
George Washington’s mess kit from Revolutionary War
George Washington’s well-appointed personal camp chest, or “mess kit,” enabled him to dine in a manner reflecting his position as commander of the Continental Army, according to the U.S. National […]
Benjamin Franklin gives up eating meat for a time
“When about 16 years of age I happened to meet with a book, written by one Tryon, recommending a vegetable diet. I determined to go into it. My brother, being […]
Rich Spot of Earth: Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden at Monticello
by Peter J. Hatch From the publisher: Were Thomas Jefferson to walk the grounds of Monticello today, he would no doubt feel fully at home in the 1,000-foot terraced vegetable […]
Hamilton Cookbook: Cooking, Eating, and Entertaining in Hamilton’s World
by Laura Kumin From the publisher: The Hamilton Cookbook takes you into Hamilton’s home and to his table, with historical information, recipes, and tips on how you can prepare food […]
Dining with the Washingtons: Historic Recipes, Entertaining, and Hospitality from Mount Vernon
edited by Stephen A. McLeod From the publisher: Combining vivid photography with engaging essays, Dining with the Washingtons explores the menus, diet, and styles of entertaining that characterized the beloved […]
First American Cookbook: A Facsimile of “American Cookery”
by Amelia Simmons From the publisher: This facsimile of the first American-written cookbook published in the United States is not only a first in cookbook literature, but a historic document. It reveals […]