The Working Man's Breakfast, 18th Century 🍲

[appalachiablue]

- Townsends. 🧀 🍞 🍺

[delisen]

1. Interesting History of Menfolk in 1700s nt

[appalachiablue]

2. Yes, it would be good to know what women ate as well. They likely cooked

mostly at home in the 18th c. More males were tasked with making food in hospitals and prisons I would think. Men cooks worked on ships and in the navy, and women who traveled with armies back then sometimes cooked. Documents and records exist on this subject I'm sure.

[Fiendish Thingy]

3. And beer.

In the 1700’s, Beer was considered the standard breakfast beverage, like Orange juice is now.

For the poor working class, who didn’t live or work on farms, beer was breakfast.

[appalachiablue]

4. Yep, beer was brewed, heated and killed some of the germs too.

[PJMcK]

5. Ah, Jon Townsends

My wife is a big fan of his YouTube channel. She's tried a number of his recipes, mostly with culinary success.

Mr. Townsends focuses much of his life on the 18th century. He's an active re-enactor of historical events and he has a company that manufactures and sells high-quality clothing styled after the 18th century. He's an interesting fellow.

Beer for breakfast?! I haven't done that since college!

[appalachiablue]

6. Your wife has good taste, I'm new to Jon's videos and am delighted by them,

obviously. He's excellent at teaching about 18th cooking, culture and life. The programs are 'living history' in the best sense. Thanks much for your reply, it led me to read more about him online. The store he has in Indiana with reproduction early American items sounds interesting too.

His father was also interested in 18th century history, and Jon has worked with historic sites and programs in the US for some time, it shows. That kind of enthusiasm, ability to educate and encourage people, esp. young ones to learn about history is ideal, just what you want in a living history interpreter and reenactor.

The accurately sourced recipes he uses that are drawn from original records, documents and artwork are first rate. Above all his knowledge and love of what he's doing comes through. For years I worked at historic sites, 18th, 19th c. in programs and interpretive exhibits as an education curator. I love the field, and owe it to my mother who exposed us to art, culture, history, travel and more at a young age. Thanks again & cheers! 🍻
https://www.previousmagazine.com/interview-with-jon-townsend-living-historian-youtuber