Negative Space: eighteenth century
- A Vicennial Meal for the Sestercentennial
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In 1776 we were too busy to write commemorative cookbooks. But in 1796 “Amelia Simmons, American Orphan” published the first known American cookbook. It’s a celebration of American foods, American values, and American economies.
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- Three Decks—Warships in the Age of Sail
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“Three Decks has grown to become the premier web resource for researching naval history during the Age of Sail. Three Decks features detailed information on vessels, crew, shipyards, dockyards, naval actions, geographical locations and much, much more including background details on the ranks, appointments and the nations involved.”
- American Cookery Cookbook (paperback)
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“While other English cookbooks had been reprinted in America prior to this work… this 48-page duodecimo, American Cookery, (1796) by Amelia Simmons is believed to be the first cookbook written by an American–giving it a unique perspective.” (Amelia Simmons)
- How to Build an Earthen Oven
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“Wood-fired earthen ovens are easily documented all the way back the ancient Romans. Likewise, they are easily documented in archaeological evidence and first-hand accounts from the 18th Century.”
- Election Cake from 1796
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“Today when we go to the polls we get a little sticker that says I Voted, and that’s great but you know what would be even better? Cake.”
