by gwffoundation | May 25, 2020 | Lives & Legacies
In this video, we meet Mara’s chickens and learn how chickens naturally lay eggs...
by gwffoundation | Feb 26, 2020 | Historic Kenmore, Lives & Legacies
In the 18th century, more women began to publish cookbooks. Previously, writing or compiling such books was the domain professional cooks or chefs, who were men. Two of these women and their books, Hannah Glasse’s The Art of Cookery, Made Plain and Easy and Eliza...
by gwffoundation | Dec 22, 2019 | Holiday History, Lives & Legacies
As Christmastime approaches again, it’s time to focus attention on two more forgotten favorites from the 18th century dessert table: ribband jelly and blancmange. Ribband Jelly Our first dessert is a simple Ribband Jelly that descends from an ancient dessert called...
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by gwffoundation | Dec 19, 2019 | George Washington's Ferry Farm, Holiday History, Lives & Legacies
It’s the 33rd year of a a long-standing holiday tradition: the Gingerbread Contest & Exhibit at George Washington’s Ferry Farm! This year’s theme is “Holiday Songs.” Winners Level 1: Age 2-5 First Place Ribbon ~ “Let it Snow” by Samantha Wainwright Level...
by gwffoundation | Nov 27, 2019 | George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies, Natural History
The holiday season is beginning! No matter how you celebrate the next several weeks, you’re likely spending extra time thinking about food. We archaeologists are no different, only we also want to know what the Washingtons and their enslaved laborers ate, whether at...
