Put those pie pumpkins to good use with this simple 19th-century side dish.
Tag: Halloween
A Collection of 19th-Century Pumpkin Recipes
Enjoy a curated collection of American and Canadian pumpkin recipes dated 1836-1896.
An Ancient Greek Ghost Story
The story of Athenodorus and the Haunted House, as told by Pliny in his letter from the first century AD.
Hallowe’en Snack Platter (1944)
Celebrate Halloween with these WWII-era recipes for popcorn balls, spiced apple cider and peanut butter sandwiches (with five mix-ins).
Victorian Walnut Ice Cream
A homemade Halloween ice cream recipe from 1891.
Hallowe’en Pumpkin Pie (1919)
Celebrate Halloween with a dairy-free pumpkin pie from 1919.
Hallowe’en Salad, a Retro Gelatin Treat
This mid-century recipe is incredibly easy to make and is about as authentic as it gets.
The Tragic Life of ‘Bloody’ Mary Tudor
Was she really as evil and cruel as they say? That is for you to decide.
Death and the Plague Doctor
The very sight of the “beak doctor” chills you to the core.
A Dollop of History 