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Historic Foodways Society of the Delaware Valley |
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Dedicated to the Promotion and Understanding of Food History |
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NEXT HFSDV Meetings 2010 |
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Historic Foodways Society of the Delaware Valley |
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Saturday, September 19, 2009 Bouman-Stickney Farmsted Readington Twp. NJ
Members of the HFSDV met at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead, Readington Twp., NJ. This beautiful 1741 Dutch farmstead was also the home of Broadway playwright and producer Howard Lindsay and his stage and movie actress wife Dorothy Stickney. Our speaker for the afternoon was noted author and food historian Peter Rose who gave us an informative talk about Dutch art and food. Ms. Rose is the author of The Sensible Cook, and Food, Drink and the Celebrations the Dutch Hudson Valley.
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Annual Meeting SUNDAY November 15, 2009 Bartram’s Gardens Philadelphia, PA
Our guest lecturer for the afternoon was the noted food expert and celebrated food historian Andrew F. Smith. Mr. Smith entertained us with the most delightful lecture based on his new book Eating History: Thirty Points in the Making of American Cuisine.
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Peachfield Plantation, Colonial Dames of America 180 Burrs Rd., Westampton NJ
Ten brave HFSDV members gathered together for this fun tongue in cheek hands-on cooking program. Participants were broken down in teams of two, given a copy of a 17th or 18th century receipt. Each team had two hours to complete their respective dishes. Every team finished in the allotted time. Each dish was unique in flavor and style of cooking. This made judging very difficult and thus all were deemed winning dishes. Participants then sat down together to enjoy the fruits of their labor. A wonderful time was had by all and many requests were made to repeat these types of hands-on cooking events for members.
Dishes included: Minestra of Rice and Tomatoes Harrico of Veal Quince Pudding Banniet Tort Sweet Chickpeas and Quince (pear) |
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Dates for our 2010 Meetings:
¨ March 13 Greenbank Mills, Wilmington DE, Blue Hen Bakers, Regina Albert ¨ June 5 Jacobsburg Historical Park, Nazareth PA Hands –On Cooking Event ¨ September 11 Covenhoven House, Freehold NJ Margaret Carlson ¨ November 7 City Tavern, Philadelphia PA Guest Speaker TBD
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Past Programs 2009 |
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HFSDV Meeting Saturday, March 13, 2010 $10.00 Members $15.00 Guests 12:00-3:00 p.m. Bring Your Own Brown Bag Lunch
Greenbank Mill 500 Greenbank Road Wilmington, DE 19808 www.greenbankmill.org
Guest Speaker and HFSDV Member Regina Albert Owner and Operator of Blue Hen Bakers
Regina Albert, owner of Blue Hen Bakers, will regal us with everything you need to know about flours but never thought to ask! This lively program will include flours in general, types, uses, storage and then will give us the chance to do a comparison.
Regina and her husband Michael, after years of participation, travel and research opened Blue Hen Bakers were they portray bakers in the Middle colonies during the American Revolution. They own a 1,600+ pound transportable, campaign style wood-fired oven which they bring to sites and events all over the country. Offering period-style fare, they share traditional baking methods of the old-world, with today’s technology and regulations, at historic sites for encampments, events, celebrations, and programs.
Registration DUE BY March 1, 2010 Check your up coming newsletter for a registration form
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Members Nancy Gardner and Sandy Morris examine the Banniet Tort at the Spring 2009 meeting. |
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Authoress Peter Rose delighted members and guests with a lecture on Dutch art and food at the September 2009 meeting. |
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Past President Ed Van Sant receives and autographed copy of Andy Smith’s new book “Eating History” at the Annual HFSDV Meeting November 2009. |