Lemon ice, rum and Champagne, served halfway through dinner. Here's what Roman punch was, how it differs from the Titanic's punch Romaine, and how to make it in 10 minutes of work. The Gilded Age returns to HBO on November 1, and the most telling course at an 1880s New York … [Read more...] about Roman Punch: The Frozen Cocktail That Made a Gilded Age Dinner
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Claret Cup: The Victorian Drink for People Who Knew Better Than to Rush
Champagne cup was a gesture. Claret cup was a commitment. It was the drink of long summer afternoons, served cold and refilled without ceremony. If a champagne cup was what you served when you wanted to impress, a claret cup was what you served when you wanted your guests to … [Read more...] about Claret Cup: The Victorian Drink for People Who Knew Better Than to Rush
Beaten Biscuits: The Southern Staple That Almost Disappeared
Before baking powder, there was muscle. Beaten biscuits are what Southern cooks made when they needed a biscuit that lasted for days, and they are worth every minute of effort. Beaten biscuits are not like any biscuit you have made before. They are dense, pale, and crisp. They … [Read more...] about Beaten Biscuits: The Southern Staple That Almost Disappeared
