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Gilded Age

Fashion Faux Pas or Timeless Tradition? The ‘No White After Labor Day’ Rule

downtonabbeycooks · August 28, 2024 ·

The tradition of not wearing white after Labor Day is a long-standing fashion rule with deep roots in American history. This custom, which emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was once a clear marker of social status and seasonal change. While the rule has evolved … [Read more...] about Fashion Faux Pas or Timeless Tradition? The ‘No White After Labor Day’ Rule

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A Tantalizing Tour of July 4th Foods From the Gilded Age

downtonabbeycooks · June 27, 2024 ·

Since 1870, Independence Day has been celebrated annually on July 4th as a national holiday in the United States, marked by various festivities, parades, fireworks displays, and gatherings that celebrate the country's independence and freedom from British rule. Looking for … [Read more...] about A Tantalizing Tour of July 4th Foods From the Gilded Age

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The Tantalizing Tastes of Rhubarb: A Beloved Indulgence

downtonabbeycooks · June 12, 2024 ·

There's something delightfully nostalgic about rhubarb, that tart and vibrant stalky vegetable that has been gracing kitchens for centuries. Rhubarb has held a special place in the hearts and palates of many, becoming a symbol of refined taste and culinary sophistication since … [Read more...] about The Tantalizing Tastes of Rhubarb: A Beloved Indulgence

Filed Under: Dessert, Dinner, Fun Food History, Gilded Age Tagged With: rhubarb

Twelfth Night Cake: A Tale of Traditions from England to America’s Gilded Age

downtonabbeycooks · January 6, 2024 ·

Commemorating the Feast of Epiphany on January 6th, Twelfth Night signifies the conclusion of the Twelve Days of Christmas.  Twelfth Night Cake symbolizes the search for the baby Jesus by the Three Wise Men: a delightful confection steeped in tradition, holds roots that traverse … [Read more...] about Twelfth Night Cake: A Tale of Traditions from England to America’s Gilded Age

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Palates of Privilege: How Peach Cobbler Became a Status Symbol Dessert

downtonabbeycooks · September 4, 2023 ·

While sweetened juicy peaches tucked under a blanket of tender biscuit is a treat easily enjoyed today, peach cobbler was once a dessert deemed a luxury, its flavors and costly ingredients far out of reach for all but the most privileged classes in the 19th century. There are … [Read more...] about Palates of Privilege: How Peach Cobbler Became a Status Symbol Dessert

Filed Under: Dessert, Gilded Age, July 4, Labor Day Tagged With: cobbler, peach cobbler, Peaches, The Gilded Age

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