Old-Fashioned Apple Peel Tea and More Traditional Recipes

Make old-fashioned apple peel tea and explore pandowdy and switchel—three thrifty and resourceful recipes celebrating by early American kitchen wisdom.

Free K–12 American History Curriculum With Traditional Recipes

Celebrate America’s 250th with free K–12 American History lessons, recipes, and hands-on activities through traditional American foods.

The Maslin Method: A Blueberry Buckle—The Quintessential 19th-Century American Dessert

Bake a 19th-century blueberry buckle with The Maslin Method, blending whole grains for a tender, rustic summer dessert.

A Shrub, a Switchel, and a Shilling – Stories from a New England Tavern

Learn how to make Colonial American and British recipes and about my experience with America's Bicentennial celebrations in 1976.

How to Make Old Fashioned Apple Pandowdy

Enjoy this delicious 18th-century recipe that's easy to make.

How to Make Early American Drinks

These mocktails are perfect for Your 4th of July celebrations!

No Bake Cheesecake with a Graham Cracker Crust

Enjoy this perfect summertime treat when it's too hot to bake in the oven.

How to Make Authentic English Scones

Enjoy this quintessential afternoon teatime delight!

How to Make A Shrub – A Drink from the 1700s

Enjoy this tasty drinking vinegar.

How to Make Switchel – The 18th Century Energy Drink

Enjoy this tasty, all-natural energy drink after exercise or hard work.