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Gilded Age

The Sweet History of Candy Corn: From Farm Inspiration to Halloween Favorite

downtonabbeycooks · October 23, 2024 ·

Candy corn, a hallmark of Halloween, has delighted and divided taste buds for over a century. You either love it or hate it. With its signature tri-color layers of white, orange, and yellow, candy corn’s history is as colorful as the confection itself. From humble beginnings in … [Read more...] about The Sweet History of Candy Corn: From Farm Inspiration to Halloween Favorite

Filed Under: Blog, Gilded Age, Halloween Tagged With: #DIY, candy corn, Halloween

Dishing on The Gilded Age

downtonabbeycooks · August 22, 2024 ·

HBO’s The Gilded Age continues to captivate audiences with its sumptuous portrayal of New York City's high society in the late 19th century. The show, created by Julian Fellowes, the mastermind behind Downton Abbey, has garnered critical acclaim, including multiple Emmy … [Read more...] about Dishing on The Gilded Age

Filed Under: Blog, Gilded Age, Season 3 Tagged With: The Gilded Age, The Gilded Age HBO

The Crispy Chronicle: Unraveling the Delicious History of Potato Chips

downtonabbeycooks · June 26, 2024 ·

Potato chips are a beloved snack enjoyed worldwide, but have you ever wondered about their origin? This crispy, salty treat has a fascinating history that dates back to the mid-19th century. Let's dive into how potato chips started as the saratoga chip to become the popular snack … [Read more...] about The Crispy Chronicle: Unraveling the Delicious History of Potato Chips

Filed Under: Gilded Age, July 4, Snack Tagged With: potato chips, potatoes, potatos, Saratoga chips

Food Safety History: From the Gilded Age and Beyond

downtonabbeycooks · May 21, 2024 ·

Food safety has been a historical issue. Ensuring food safety throughout the supply chain is important in promoting public health. However, safety practices keep changing due to modern innovations and societal changes. While traditional preservation methods were relied on … [Read more...] about Food Safety History: From the Gilded Age and Beyond

Filed Under: Blog, Gilded Age Tagged With: food safety

Feb. 2nd is Groundhog Day: A Quirky American Tradition

downtonabbeycooks · January 30, 2024 ·

Groundhog Day is an American tradition from 1887 during The Gilded Age (1870s - 1900). The superstitious observance began in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania – where Punxsutawney Phil got his name and started as a rodent meteorologist. Each year on Feb. 2, thousands of spectators … [Read more...] about Feb. 2nd is Groundhog Day: A Quirky American Tradition

Filed Under: Blog, Gilded Age Tagged With: Groundhog Day

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