Colonial food

This Carrot Tea Cake is a historical recipe enjoyed by George Washington at the end of the Revolutionary War. This old cake recipe is simple and rustic and surprisingly delicious!

Learn what the Colonial settlers of Virginia ate and a traditional colonial recipe for Apple Tansey. Food history.

Contents Wondering what people ate in colonial times? In this article, we’ve provided nine different American Revolution recipes you can make at home, so you can find out what food was like during the Revolutionary War. We’ve included breakfast items, snacks soldiers might have eaten, lunch/dinner options, and desserts as well. These recipes allow you ... Read more

In my search for holiday recipes, I went back to one of my favorite blogs written by the cooks in Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Foodways. The cooks at the museum and historic site spend ev…

Now that I’ve made the former first lady’s peach preserves, I needed some bread to enjoy it! I chose this recipe, again from the Martha Washington’s Booke of Cookery for the fun e…

Colonial Williamsburg Resorts offers a unique getaway with luxury hotels, historic taverns, championship golf courses, rejuvenating spa experiences, and exceptional dining. Discover America's beginnings while enjoying world-class hospitality, immersive experiences, and seasonal packages, all set in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg. Perfect for leisure, family vacations, weddings, and group retreats.

Every year, millions of people visit Colonial Williamsburg's recreation of 18th-century Virginia for an unparalleled experience of glimpsing America's pre-revolutionary past. Williamsburg's rich cultural heritage encompasses not only its beautiful colonial architecture, exquisite gardens and period ambiance, but also the area's delicious colonial cuisine from stews and soups to puddings and pies. Several taverns still serve this historic food today, where guests can sample Cream of Peanut…

From simple sweets to hearty stews, these recipes inspired by those eaten by Colonial Americans prove how delicious Early America was.

As you're learning about the Pilgrims and Native Americans, spend some time learning about the support the American Indians gave to the pilgrim colonists, specifically their experience in growing corn, a crucial food staple. As part of your history lesson, research corn recipes and make these delicious dishes. We loved the spoonbread! Make early American history exciting and work on an important life skill with your middle schooler. #USHistory #history

Tender stewed chicken in a creamy gravy topped with fluffy dumplings is from an easy recipe for an old fashioned chicken & dumplings dinner.