The lavish world of The Gilded Age is set to return in October 29 on HBO for a second season of wealth, scandals, and sumptuous excess among New York's elite. Beyond the stunning costumes and ornate mansions, one aspect fans are eager to see more of is the grand dining … [Read more...] about Feast for the Senses: What to Expect from The Gilded Age Season 2
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Meanwhile in America, the Kentucky Derby is this weekend
While the UK is preparing for the Coronation of Charles III on May 6th, horse racing fans are looking forward to the Kentucky Derby with its own traditions. It was the English Epsom Derby which inspired its creation. The Kentucky Derby is North America's oldest continuously … [Read more...] about Meanwhile in America, the Kentucky Derby is this weekend
History of Kentucky Burgoo
Kentucky burgoo is a traditional stew made when communities come together to celebrate. "If it walked, crawled, or flew, it goes in burgoo." That old adage once applied to this stew from Kentucky, originally made with an assortment of game and livestock cooked in giant cauldrons … [Read more...] about History of Kentucky Burgoo
The Gilded Age S1E06 Recap: (Dolls) Heads have Rolled for Less
Welcome to another The Gilded Age recap from the perspective of food and entertaining. Just when you have seen everything, the obscenely wealthy create yet another way to amuse their guests. In S1E06 Gladys accompanies her brother to a tea party with Mrs. Fish to find out it … [Read more...] about The Gilded Age S1E06 Recap: (Dolls) Heads have Rolled for Less
The Gilded Age S1E05 Recap: Dining at Luncheon, Tea and Dinner
Welcome again to another episode of history through food! In this episode of The Gilded Age on HBO, we get more information on the dining and entertaining habits of the upper classes in the Gilded Age. Social entertaining is accomplished at luncheon and tea, while dinner is … [Read more...] about The Gilded Age S1E05 Recap: Dining at Luncheon, Tea and Dinner
