A Regular Folks Supper 200 years Ago - February 1822

Beef, potatoes and a rice pie all cooked following 1822 recipes. Let's recreate these dishes as they were. Watch till the end to see images of the original recipes (or receipts as they used to be called!).
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[@EarlyAmerican]

Called a "rice pudding" this dessert is by all modern interpretations a pie. Here is the recipe below translated into modern measurements from the original. It tastes like a rice flavored custard! If you prefer your desserts to be on the sweeter side add more sugar than what the original calls for. The original instructs that you can either boil the filling in a bag without a crust or you can bake it in a crust. Below are instructions for how to bake it in a crust like a pie. Ingredients: 1/2 cup rice flour 3.6 cups whole milk The rind of 1 lemon 1 cinnamon stick 3 eggs Half a tablespoon of nutmeg .25 cups of sugar 1/4 cup currants (optional) Directions: Put 1/2 cup of rice flour into a pan with 3.6 cups of milk. Mix up well till no longer lumpy. A whisk helps tremendously with this. Put the rind of 1 lemon and a cinnamon stick into it and put over your fire. Stir frequently till it boils. Beat it up well till thick then reduce your heat and let it simmer for 25 minutes. Once done set aside to cool. Now beat up 3 eggs with a your half tablespoon of nutmeg and .25 cups of sugar. To the now cooled milk mixture previously mentioned remove the cinnamon stick and lemon rind. Add the beat up eggs, sugar and nutmeg mixture to your cooled milk and currants if using. Line a pie plate with paste and pour in the filling. Bake at 350 degrees/175 C for 1 hour. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

[@JI-YOOASMR]

Really Delicious and I see nature ❤️❤️❤️ New ASMR Girl is supporting to you 🎉🎉🎉

[@l.g.d.kazimova8725]

Goodmorning

[@EarlyAmerican]

There will be no chew chat this week! I will miss you all 😭I was sick for the last 2 months but tried to hide it the best that I could. Now that I'm well Ron caught it and is feeling under the weather. I can't wait for next week so that we can chat with you all again.

[@grace7701]

​@Early American hope you both getting better soon! Meal looks delicious!!

[@grace7701]

​@Early American hope you both getting better soon! Meal looks delicious!!

[@42ayla]

I've always loved the way old recipes have such inexact measurements. A pinch, a handful, a scoop. I have to admit that my favourite is now, 'as much beef as you can afford'. If that doesn't describe most families' recipes at some point then I don't know what does.

[@eleabolar]

I agree completely. Love your comment ❤

[@misst.e.a.187]

That's proper cooking. My mum never used measures; she used experience.

[@Christina...66]

Right! And it all came out good anyway.

[@sandraskalnik387]

There were no measuring cups or spoons in those days. I have heard that this period of time is when people coined words such as just a dash, a pinch, a handful and a finger just to name a few.

[@10191927]

Yup, I use my own judgement on recipes. I may start with a recipe but then start twisting it more to my liking, other times I just come up with something and no set recipe.

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

Justine, your cooking skills over an open fire are superior! Every single dish you've ever made since the beginning of this series has looked (and I'm sure TASTED) absolutely fantastic!! Keep up the great work! I'm a chef and I LOVE to see others enjoying the marvels of cooking and the glorious outcome from it!

[@EarlyAmerican]

Thank you SO MUCH! Most of these historical recipes are fantastic! Some are terrible but I make them for better or for worse 😅

[@rae1957tn]

You should go visit you both would enjoy it . Just watch out for Ron 😂

[@MASTERPC1]

Lovely!

[@blondie7715]

Yes! I hadn’t even realized the actual precision needed to not just keep the fire going, but to know what to do for a ‘simmer’ or ‘boil.’ Its fascinating to watch this meal being put together! Kudos to you, Justine! ❤️

[@notme5646]

I am in the middle of an ice storm. When I found out it was coming and might lose power, I was like, "yeah I can still cook. I will just do it in the fireplace like Justine does."

[@eleabolar]

My family did that during a bad ice storm once! Just like Justine, we cooked potatoes over the coals and boiled milk and water for cocoa. We were able to store perishables outside in the snow. Truly refreshing (if a little trying after four days without power), nothing like losing power to remind you how fragile life can be. Hope you and yours stay safe in the storm ❤

[@ej8710]

In the 1960's we were out of electricity for at least a week. My mom cooked in the fire place for a week and fed the neighbors. She was in heaven. After WW2, she had lived in a house built in 1800 in a coal mining village in England. It had a fireplace used for cooking and a primus stove. During the aftermath of the storm, she found bbq brickets in the store as the wood and presto logs were gone. I am going to practice doing this when I go camping this summer!

[@lisajohnson521]

@@ej8710 WOW! That's awesome. Those skills came in handy. Also, the fact that she fed your neighbors too, shows that she is a sweet lady. That was a very thoughtful thing to do.

[@dianakirkpatrick6789]

I cooked a roast on top of our basement wood stove in ice storms in New Hampshire.

[@LJBSullivan]

I could roast hot dogs and make smores.

[@hellinahandbasket2]

It’s always a bonus when I get to see/hear Mish Mish. 🥰 One of the many things I love about your videos is that you don’t fill it up with useless background music. I get to hear crows, chickens, Mish Mish and other nature sounds, along with the sounds of cooking. I just love the peace and quiet of it all.

[@lynnmartz8739]

Everyone I've shown this channel to has agreed that a long video with the fire, crackling, the tools scraping, the food being chopped, the chickens, Mish Mish, the birds, and the occasional rain on the roof with thunder... would be excellent to fall asleep to.

[@mabel8179]

I first saw one of Justine's videos on the KZbin side bar a few weeks ago and I was very drawn in by the sounds of the fire and no distracting loud modern music. It gave me a feel for the era she is re creating. I'm a big fan of her channel now!

[@margarettickle9659]

I was in our grocery store today. They had music on with someone singing (?) or should I say screaming words that I couldn't understand. How wonderful to see and feel the peace of this video. Thank you.

[@sassykitty292]

I totally agree. Check out Kend Heyati's (the e's are upside down in the name, but I don't know how to type that) Country Life Vlog. It's his parents in Azerbaijan, and it's the same - peaceful, no talking or music. Just the ambient sounds of nature, their pets and her cooking. Watching one video will get you hooked. :)

[@IchigoOren]

I do too. They are relaxing as well and definitely in the ASMR category. Her videos are the best. Love these 2 Ron and Justine ♡

[@LindaCasey]

I'm always amazed at what our ancestors went through in a day just to prepare a meal. 🌹

[@bigred9428]

Until fairly recently, I could not imagine them eating such elaborate meals until the invention of the stove.

[@whitebread8071]

This is almost like ASMR... I could fall asleep listening to these wonderful sounds.

[@kerrycoleman4919]

Husband and I have lived this way almost 20 years. We love it. He built our cabin, we have 130 acres, farm the "old" way, raise our own meat and crops, can our food etc... It's the best. My favorite part is waking up having coffee on the porch listening to the quiet sounds of nature while the rest of the world still sleeping is what we say.. he'll say, "you ready for a cup before the world wakes up?" I'm only 38 and he is 44... We'll never go back to the "other world " lol.. also, the food tastes better this way(especially bread) I use a wood stove in winter and over fire outside in summer

[@BabyBugBug]

I envy you. I am tired of many of the things in our modern world and soulless depressed cities.

[@MsBerries25]

I love how she's slow and intentional with her movements and handwork, i.e., how she picks up pitchers, pours things, stirs etc. It seems very proper and dated. Love it!

[@gmk66]

What wed call mindful, I would think.

[@seasonsofphilly1993]

That custard pie looks delicious. And 200 years later, roasted meat and potatoes are still a favorite.

[@maidenminnesota1]

Okay, that looks amazing! However, my grandma's rice pudding is still the best ever, and not a pie. Miss you, grandma (1899-1995).

[@LMNT129]

You gotta tell us the recipe now! RIP grandma ❤

[@joandeimling7681]

One of the parts I enjoy is the fire management. The cooking is soothing fire management is awesome.

[@EarlyAmerican]

When you combine being a pyromaniac and a food lover you get Justine.

[@lydiabond5393]

​@@EarlyAmerican🤣🤣🤣

[@dianacurry6248]

@@EarlyAmerican 😁

[@Mabon-sz9nz]

Wow Justine is such an expert handling the fireplace, racking coals and the trivet. You go girl!!

[@lydiabond5393]

Right? That never gets old.

[@chingpugliese7580jk]

I know I was thinking the same thing. It’s not easy to be infront of a fire cooking.

[@Amandaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

The Rice Pudding is still very much part of Latin Culture, Brazilians make it with cinnamon and sugar while Spanish people add the lemon peel to it. I never tasted with the lemon peel

[@susangarvey9415]

It's good, I've had it with raisins and cinnamon with the lemon peel and with just the lemon peel, the only thing is the added lemon seems to give me chronic heartburn. Love the English baked rice puddings with butter and nutmeg, actually I think I just love rice puddings.

[@PeppieP]

I really love the rice pudding - I just want to go down right now to the kitchen and make it - it is 00:06am, bit too early I guess to start making it - lol!!! Thanks for this, rice pudding brings back uncharted lovely childhood memories. How did they weigh out their foods and liquids back then - was this why the cup measures were created?

[@SteveB88]

Is this where Horchata came from to? Rice water with a heavy cinnamon flavoring

[@mountainmama6398]

I’ve never had the Spanish version either. I’m like lemon peel with cinnamon? 🤯

[@krystynalwood4161]

​@Goldie who says that it's too early? never too early for a favorite dish

[@mabel8179]

Justine is very skilled at using the open fire and cast iron cooking pots. I never get tired of watching her work.

[@jaynemcdaniel7891]

I’m sure it took lots of practice!!!

[@donarthiazi2443]

Hopefully she'll cook MishMash one day soon

[@brownidlion]

It's so peaceful watching you cook! 💞

[@marykopydlowski6037]

Yes, I agree. I have been ache, headache and need quiet show. It's the best here!

[@margueritemazzeo2904]

Was just thinking how calm I feel when watching Justine cook..😊💯💐

[@JeninNH]

I agree. It's so peaceful.

[@TupeloOrdnanceWorks]

I want to express my appreciation for your videos on both channels. I am a disabled veteran. Every night, I watch your videos to decompress and relax me to go to sleep. I have also tried some of the recipes. hank you so much for all you do.

[@debbimeyersbrant5752]

Thank you for your service😊

[@irenesoutar1254]

I was wondering how you were going to reduce your heat, they you pushed to coals away. Made sense once I saw it, I’m just so used to turning a knob. 😆. I love your new canister set, it’s beautiful. A great video as always, thank you for sharing another historical meal with us.

[@vanessae9425]

I learn so much from this channel! The way things are going, it’s good to have an idea of how to cook over a fire like this. It was nice to see you add the log and manage the flame, a “behind the scenes” vibe. Thank you!

[@nateboone5796]

I love your videos! They greatly represent a more simple time in history 😊

[@melissafields3376]

If you don't want the currants to sink to the bottom; dampen them then coat it more rice flour. Drop them in after you pour the pudding into pie shell. I usually push a few in about 1/3 of the way. You can do this most things if you want them more distributed throughout the pie. Works with a lot cake recipes too.🙂

[@Angelina14799]

Nothing matches the taste of my Mom's simple, home cooked food growing up. These are the best meals in the world since the beginning if time for me. 😁

[@EarlyAmerican]

She made them with love for you.

[@mabel8179]

@@EarlyAmerican Might sound crazy but I loved my Mum's mashed carrot and swede as a little girl in the 1970s. So many children today don't like vegetables but I always did: broccoli, peas, carrots, cauliflower, potatoes. They were the main ones we had back then.

[@AK27inAZ]

I just realized that all desserts back then that used milk were probably naturally sweeter than how they taste with our modern pasteurized milk. Your raw milk video made me think of this.

[@EarlyAmerican]

I think the same too. I used raw milk for this video.

[@Loesters]

Your rice pudding! I come from a region in the Netherlands called Limburg. That rice pudding is a typical regional pie called "rijstevlaai" in Dutch or "riestevlaaj" in Limburgs dialect. We make it a bit different, with rice in it (no rice flour). But It's all soft and creamy goodness that is gooood!!! I love rice pies in any shape or form. Also patato. Give it to me!

[@eleabolar]

I am so incredibly appreciative of this channel. Justine, you are wonderfully skilled with the open hearth cooking. I’ve tried it myself while re-enacting and I’m always impressed by your ability to time and plan effectively with such an imprecise and intimidating method of cooking! A lot of skill goes into this and I am so grateful for your dedication to this craft. Your dedication to bringing recipes “back to life” warms my heart-your passion is bountifully evident ❤

[@tygressblade]

I love your videos. My father taught me how to cook over fire as a child. And this brings back wonderful memories. I want to point out something, you eat an amazing amount of beef (protein) and use an amazing amount of spices something the everyday person wouldn’t have been able to afford in the 1800’s. Now I realize that you are using beef as a substitute for wild game when I say this. But I want viewers to know how costly those items were in the 1800’s. But here are somethings that I want to point out to your viewers. 1) Sugar, coffee, and other species were still a rare and costly commodity in the 1800’s. 2) You have a fortune in utensils and those would have been possessions that a young lady would have saved for her dowry. Not to mention the lovely furniture and pottery which you posses. People have zero idea about the craftsmanship involved and various artisans involved. 3) Your access to recipes would have been hampered not only by education but access to that information. 4). Lastly, you would have been considered middle class with all of the possessions that you have in the cabin and the land that you would have owned. Keep doing what you are doing! It it so important historically. How can we appreciate our technological advances and our history without your work!

[@fbksfrank4]

lol 😂, watching her roast, grind and brew her own coffee, I can say getting your morning cuppa was a pain.

[@sdtigerlily]

I thumbed this comment down. It was unnecessary. Subtly putting down the channel. And, unless you were there in the 1800’s, you wouldn’t know how people went about.

[@tygressblade]

@@sdtigerlily I wasn’t putting down the channel. I was pointing out that having the home, utensils, and the variety of food that they have made them a fairly educated middle class particularly in the 1820’s and 30’s. It was a commentary on how scarce resources were at that time. I am very impressed with this channel and happy to see that this channel is getting amazing traffic.

@@sdtigerlily There is actually quite a lot of historical evidence about how REGULAR FOLK lived back then. And no, HELL no, this would not have been their typical/regular/everyday supper. It's quality content for sure, but only a very small minority of people in 1822 would have been able to live like that. Some people are just living in such abundance that they forget how the world looks like out there....

[@jackcook8613]

The period correct cabin and accouterments make your videos spot on. I could live there.

[@marciabyram6003]

An early version of pot roast or meat and potatoes. Every girl who is getting married needs to learn how to cook a good pot roast. Trust me. 🤩 (Mish Mish knows) 😻

[@carlericvonkleistiii2188]

Glad to see you doing more cooking. I'm sure it will be yummy!

[@HR-zj3eo]

Your videos give me the strangest sense of relaxation, comfort, and happiness. Maybe it's because they help me to always remember how easy my day to day living is. Maybe it's because I'm interested in learning more of these old fashioned domestic skills should I need them. Either way, I love your channel. ♥️😊

[@stefanbatist]

Omg... Im about to go to sleep and you drop a food video now??? 😂😂😂 Love your content. Thanks!!!!!

[@onewomanandsomesongs]

My hubby and I love these videos. It's something fun to watch together.

[@aimee2234]

Looks magnificent, Justine! You are supreme at pie crusts! MishMish had a lot to say as well. Enjoyed every moment. xoxo

[@powerman1955]

Not only is she a good cook, she's an adorable cook. Ole' Ron is one lucky fella

[@dianeserafino3174]

what a gift this is.....this effort. Thank YOU!

[@Ameslan1]

Justine, isn't it amazing to think that 1822 was 200 years ago! Time really flies! Love the new beautiful pottery containers now in full use!

[@SargeOfTheGuard]

Justine, in the beginning it looked like you'd tossed MishMish out the window so you'd have some peace while making this supper... but Black Kittycats, being Black Kittycats, just hop right back in! I noticed that there wasn't a 'Chew & Chat' over on Ron's "Frontier Patriot" channel here on KZbin where the three of you, Ron, MishMish and yourself, were enjoying this Feast! Is Ron in ill health?

[@pbrn1729]

Everything looks delicious-I had my doubts about the rice dessert-but after seeing how much you liked it, I will have to give it a try 😋 ❤

[@pauladecker4265]

It's so cute how Mish Mish has his own cat door!! I think I am going to try that beef and potato dish it looks very tasty!

[@jackcook8613]

You make everything look so good. Thanks for sharing.

[@EarlyAmerican]

Thank you Jack! It's so much fun it feels like a mad science experiment bringing this 200+ year old dishes back to life. There are no pictures in those cookbooks naturally so you don't know what it will look like till it's done! You are laying your eyes on something that no one has seen for 100s of years and gosh do I love that.

[@panna603]

I love these simple ingredient recipes. Not use 629 different spices or overcomplicated stuff, but all looks delicious and so hearty

[@brianburns7211]

I think that Justine is just efficient in how she works. There are few wasted moments.

[@messagesystem333]

I'm always impressed with your cooking. It's not easy to cook a lot of dishes over open fire and coals! I'd be scorching and burning everything!

[@EarlyAmerican]

Thank you System.

[@jenniferdemassimo3012]

I will be adding the pie to my have to make list! Rice pudding and custard are two of my favorite desserts.Now off to the chew and chat!😃❤EDIT Just saw you guys are still not feeling well and no chew and chat tonight.😥 So sorry and hope you get much needed rest and see you two next week. Get well❤

[@kerridillon3120]

Thanks! You are so sweet & talented Lady Justine!

[@EarlyAmerican]

Thank you always and forever Kerri!

[@tlrice72]

As usual everything looks delicious! Hope you guys feel better soon! ❤

[@EarlyAmerican]

Thank you so much Terri! We are on the uppity finally.

[@jimf1964]

You looked like it was getting pretty hot in there. Well, you know what they say, if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitch……uh, er….cabin. 🙂 I read a sort of diary of a woman who came to canada with her husband in the early 1800’s to homestead. She mentioned she learned to make white sugar from maple sugar. Which I imagine would have been pretty useful when stores were a days drive away.

[@venomsucca]

In Spain we have "arroz con leche", which is similar to the previous rice pudding you uploaded on this channel, some time ago. It's so good, you'd love it. Which has been your favorite old-time dessert so far?

[@venomsucca]

Omg I deleted my previous comment and didn't get to read your reply🥲

[@suzano747]

If you were close to where rice flour was sold you most likely has a wood stove and no need to cook over a fire!

[@bonnieweeks7601]

Buying beef these days is an adventure. I asked husband to bring home chuck steak to stir fry. Since there wasn't any he brought home something called short ribs without the bone. Mystery beef I called it. Made beef stew. It cooked for 2 hours at 300f. Pretty good. Don't forget your vit c and zinc. Get well boys and girls.

[@olbluetundra881]

Thank you for the peaceful and inciteful video. I really enjoy relaxing after a hard days work and enjoying the simplicity of the old ways. I do it as often as I can. The recipe following the video adds a nice touch. Your reaction to trying the meal you just created is like the apples on top of the rice pie. Nice touch sharing the quantity on the post. I like to use original approach personally. Nothing like a pinch of this and a handful of that.

[@phyllisprice2640]

I LOVE rice pudding. Even though this is not like what we have now it looks really good and I will have to try it. AND beef. AND potatoes. Good grief everything looks delicious😋😋 I am fixing it all😆😆What happened to the Chew & Chat?????

[@EarlyAmerican]

Ron made a community post about it. After being sick for 2 months now Ron caught it -_- he's just really weak and his voice sounds hoarse. We did actually film a chew chat but after reviewing it the energy level was really low you could just tell that we were sick so we decided to scrap it and just see you all next week sorry about that. I'm telling him to rest and eat healthy. I feel 95% back to normal finally.

[@phyllisprice2640]

@@EarlyAmerican Sorry to hear you guys aren't feeling good. I will be praying for you both🤗 Please take care of yourselves and each other. We love you. I didn't see the community post because I have been really busy. Sorry🤐

[@kariallard8195]

I love your cooking shed! And it helps to have all the proper equipment for open fire cooking. So nice to watch.

[@leslicokel-fox8135]

Hope all is well with Ron, Chew and Chat was not on and I know Ron is going to eat till he bursts 😊 that meal looked delicious.

[@margui6224]

The meal looks delicious. You became an expert in cooking on fire. The food comes perfect. Thank you, Justine. Your sweet Mish Mish was meowing. He is adorable. 🐱❤️

[@marilynwade9448]

Ron would have loved tonight's dinner. Hope he felt like eating some of it. Wishing him a speedy recovery

[@barbaralouise_]

I'm a new viewer. I love these recipes and really enjoy watching you cook them over a fire. Thanks for leaving the recipes, I would like to try all of it. Love your little kitty too.

[@EarlyAmerican]

Thank you for being here Barbara!

[@ТатаЩелкунчик]

Поразительно и восхитительно 👏👏👏👍👍👍❤️

[@thelongthrash9971]

Hey Justine! New subscriber here. I love your videos, they are so educational and soothing. Some questions: where did you get all of your cooking gear, and was some of it hard to find in modern day? What inspired you guys to begin this channel?

[@amysommerfield2069]

Wonderful! 1822 is two years after my house was built. I'm loving these videos!

[@MadameX_]

I’m always in awe of your prowess figuring out cooking temps with an open fire. Kudos to you Justine! And Ron!

[@SandAndScars]

All in favor of making "however much you can afford" (HMYCA) an official metric unit, say Aye

[@barbarajohnson1801]

Great videos. Kudos for cooking in that hot fireplace and not getting to close. Makes me sweat just watching haha

[@goldiegolderman1842]

It'd be cool if a rabbit was in the video and they didn't eat it and just enjoyed its company. Here's to eternal hope! 🐇🐇🐇

[@beverlysyferd379]

I am in awe of the cooking skills you have. I have learnt so much watching you. The meal & pudding looks delicious.

[@fawnmccloud2679]

Your fascinating to watch. The food looks incredible.

[@Navygrl58]

That looks really good Justine! Got to hold off for the next 46 days though it’s Lent and cannot consume meat or sweets! It’ll be something to look forward to though, thanks for all the great videos. God bless you and Ron!🙏👍.

[@frankieamsden7918]

Very pretty outfit. The contrast color of the bonnet is nice

[@lauriehamilton2436]

💜💜💜 Thank you for the video! I honestly loathe rice pudding as it's usually prepared, but this recipe has changed my mind! It looks wonderful, the currants are a nice switch from raisins, and with the pastry I would try that for sure! Kind of reminds me of those custard tarts from Portugal! Interesting meat and potato stew, simple but looks great.....I wonder if some pan gravy would send it over the top! Give little black cat some pets for me =^.^=

[@Nonilinka]

In our family we do make the potato dish 😃 we add an onion though and make it with pork meat 😁 it was cheap meal my mum made us as kids 😊 it's kinda funny seeing our dinner as a 200 y.o. recipe and as an american recipe because we are from Central Europe 😃😊 it's very calming watching your videos 🥰

[@derekkrause9251]

Looks amazing. We do a similar dish with wild hogs in south Texas layering with the potatoes. I need some of this cookware though. Looks like it will last longer than me!

[@sandracollins7938]

Pie looks very delicious!!! Really like to watch you cook---so different from now.

[@MrsBrit1]

It's 11:30pm, so I'll be watching this in the morning, but wanted to say hi! I thoroughly enjoy ya'lls videos!💗

[@rozinaiqbal9171]

Love from (Newham) East London 🇬🇧

[@kevincorbin6273]

Was cinnamon an expensive item back in the day?

[@EarlyAmerican]

By the 1800s it was no longer expensive like it had been just 70 years earlier.

[@gregoryrevelNinjArchimage]

I'm French, Difficult for me the pudding but i will try !

[@tandimolner1521]

Love watching

[@femalism1715]

Thanks Justine! A simple, hearty, easy-to-prepare, and very appetizing meal! Perhaps the origin of the 'casserole'??? The lemon rice dessert is curious - almost a custard. I'm definitely going to reproduce this dinner. Thanks for the inspiration and instruction!

[@roninwarrior216]

What a beautiful and charming woman

[@philipchesley9615]

I absolutely cannot describe the personal theraputic value that I get from these well timed drops in my feed. I don't even remember how long ago I subscribed after enjoying the early ones. The original print recipes at the end are the reminder that this reality you portray to us is just pure blessing. Thank you so much for these! And I must add that that your productions exemplify pure mastery, stunning mastery of your methods and overall efficiency in each and every episode. The ASMR aspect that you employ really transforms it into the said therapy that's so needed these days. Cheers!

[@NVNCVL]

the amount of love and effort that goes into that pud is *unreal.* It looks great. But tbqh i want that beef in my mouth lol

[@tandimolner1521]

Thank you so much Justin and Ron for letting me watch weekly

[@pbrn1729]

I commented on the dessert -but it got me to thinking-my grandmother was born in 1898 and she learned to cook from her mother-when I asked my grandmother for her recipes-they were the same-a pinhole of this, a handful of that. Nothing was ever measured exactly. I make a lot of her dishes, some of them taste the same, but not all! As I have gotten older-I cook the same way -eyeball ingredients 😃

[@idaliafigueroa8055]

I just came across your videos and I must say. I love them. Such simplicity, tranquility, and peace. Wow. It calms me watching your videos. Your skills are unparalleled. Thank you for sharing.

[@SilverShadow17]

Fooddddd

[@alexsdb9712]

I must say it again, Art. This is pure art and culture from the Early American team. For some time now, I've felt that each video and simulation of daily living and tasks of the period they're portraying and "living", is a tribute to our ancestors, a tribute to the forefathers, and a tribute to all of the men and women and families who came and settled in the United States of America (and any of the Anglo new world countries) during the colonial times and worked hard to improve their lives under simple or harsh conditions, but at the same time helping develop and shape the country - the culture, laws, function, society, etc. That's why everyday, pay tribute to them, and RESPECT the hard work and efforts of what the early people and early Americans had achieved. Contribute and help continue what the early people had done.

[@jackieclarke5808]

I love ground rice pudding warm with a teaspoon of home made jam in the middle . So comforting 😊

[@MissJane909]

Hi Justine and Ron, Were 3 meals a day typically cooked? If not, what would have been eaten and when (was main meal at noon as supper?)

[@EarlyAmerican]

It really depends on the household. Those of the middling class (think merchants, doctors, printers etc a big chunk of people) and the upper classes would expect 3 meals a day. Those who were very poor ate 2x a day breakfast and a mid day dinner.

[@virgo7773]

I absolutely love opening my KZbin and seeing you on here. Some of your dishes I still make today. My oldest favorite dish is a vanilla custard. It’s always a hit with my family. Thank u so much for making these videos. It’s so nice to see people embracing our history. I’d love to live like this forever. Yes, I’d give up the internet, phones, tvs, computers…all electronics. We all need to go back to this when times were spent with family. Not staring at a screen….like I’m doing now 😂😂😂

[@jennifershipp2599]

Love your Sunflower apron. Very basic but hardy meal. Love your videos.

[@TheMrFarkle]

What a delight your show is, in all respects. Other than awakening my appetite, you and your work is serene.

[@bradg1436]

I love watching you cook Justine - warm regards and salutations from Australia. P.S please try out some 1800's early Australian Pioneer recipes - that would be amazing to see.

[@bigjamroll]

My ex-girlfriend couldn't be bothered to make a sandwich. Hashtag BachelorLife

[@therealnancysteele]

Both dishes look very tasty. Love watching you cook. You have complete control over that fire!

[@EarlyAmerican]

Thank you Nancy !

[@margaretgilbertson1118]

The chocolate tart also called for rice flour. Was rice flour more widely available then wheat or is this just coincidence? I made the chocolate tart and it is fabulous. Hope you feel better soon.

[@carolynturk-hu7je]

Are there no windows in the house? Looked like the cat came in through the window, open window, or no window. Would you clarify, please. Thank you.

[@JustinaLynn]

Love watching your videos! It's like going back in time when people cook under the fireplace. A quick question since you have a cat, was there recipes for pets back then? I always wonder how they fed them back in the day since not all table foods are good for them. 🤔

[@terrigaines1812]

Back then they probably didn't know that some table foods were bad for pets so they probably just gave them whatever the people ate.

[@CronesBones]

The black cat jumping out the window! Witch’s Cottage vibes right there. 😂

[@terryt.1643]

Until you added the lemon peel and cinnamon, I thought you were going to make a white sauce for the potatoes and beef. I figured the rice was a wheat flour substitute. Fooled me. Well done, looks like a tasty meal. I will look for the chew and chat and find out. What cut of beef did you use? 🥰💕❤️

[@Ladythyme]

Love the way the Elves cleaned the countertop when the potatoes & beef pot was put on the table before cooking! I’d love to have a few of them!

[@EarlyAmerican]

That elf is called ME 🙃

[@Double.J]

Whenever I make Dutch oven peach cobbler for special family occasions, and someone still brings over other desserts whether its homemade or store bought, mine is always eaten or finished first. I take pride in baking or cooking with the Dutch oven. Everyone appreciates it. My mouth was watering this whole video.