Confederate Hospital TOAST SOUP Civil War Recipe | HARD TIMES -- food in times of scarcity

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[@sebastianfuller]

I think this might be the most depressing meal ever

[@tamcon72]

It makes sick child's pap look deluxe.

[@chynnavindiola58]

New Zealand has a water sandwich

[@Slivings911]

Savion Jin S.Coups Ksoo Confederates starved. Very depressing. During the siege of Vicksburg people ate grass.

[@morrius0757]

Have you ever ate a mayo or butter sandwich? No meat or veg, just mayo or butter between two slices of bread.

[@onceever3097]

Someone should make a restaurant that only sells struggle meals like this or bologna and american cheese sandwiches

[@805to808]

Makes a 10 cent ramen seem like luxury.

[@kritsadventures]

10 cent ramen is fucking delicious. Tastes even better knowing how cheap it is.

[@TheJesusAlejandra]

Yummm 10 cent ramen with chicken broth and lemon

[@wallyman292]

@@TheJesusAlejandra Never tried chicken Ramen with lemon before. Got a bunch in the cupboard right now. I'll have to give it a shot. That said, I have beaten an egg before and stirred that in at the end. It was ok. Kinda like a poor man's egg drop soup.

[@charleswife]

YES❗ I went to the grocery store by my job and the Ramen was 25¢ per pack smh 😾

[@805to808]

+Ms Jaye still sounds better then toast soup.

[@mrskitkatlady]

First it would be whole grain bread or even cornbread. Second it would not be finely milled as today's bread. So the bread itself would make the soup into something that resembles thin porridge, think cream of wheat or thin grits.

[@janicewalker477]

Mrs. Lady Kat Excellent point!

[@10191927]

This, they would have had a rustic loaf of bread, and I know historically they would’ve ground the bread down into bread crumbs and then made soup out of that. I’ve actually made an 18th century cheese soup that used bread crumbs as the thickening agent, so this is exactly what they would’ve had as you said a porridge. Granted this was as poor as poor could get, although it actually would’ve been decently filling for an injured or sick person during that time. Since I made this kind of soup myself and tried it, it wasn’t very flavorful, but it was filling if I had nothing else, and a couple bowls would fill you up.

[@carolinecross750]

Do you think it would be stale bread too?

[@JimmerzzOfficial]

Yea as much as I love her videos this one was not only made with probably the wrong ingredients it also would have been nice to prepare it the way they might have rather than a toaster with the most basic bread that we can get today lol.

[@qualqui]

@@carolinecross750 well, with stale bread, bread pudding is made, so I don't see why not.

[@tuyenvo86]

at 5:15... Emmy: "itadakimasu" KZbin closed captions: "with a lucky mask" 😂

[@TinglesLoading]

I laughed so hard😂 I turned them on just to see that and you're right! Omg that is amazing, thank you for this comment. My sister in law is Japanese and I can not wait to show her this! 😂😂

[@tuyenvo86]

@@TinglesLoading LOLLL!!! your welcome! happy i made u laugh. enjoy the rest of ur day 😊

[@udon5594]

what does it actually mean tho?

[@airyfairyfae]

Angela it’s basically just saying you’re thankful for your food and let’s eat

[@S0cke007]

Sometimes it says: "Eat a ducky mas!" and i love it :D

[@DiveMaiden1]

You should probably take into account the type if bread they had back then. They didn't have modern soft, white bread made with refined bleached flour. It would have been hard bread made with whole grain. That type of bread would be a lot heartier & more flavorful.

[@KP-ej7gc]

CAVKING19DELTA TEXAS Do you know what was their bread made out of if the south didn’t have grain?

[@DrGlynnWix]

@@KP-ej7gc Cornbread

[@lena1699]

Exactly. It has to be crusty bread to withstand the moisture

[@MisterCOM]

@CAVKING19DELTA TEXAS the confederacy got its grain from countries like the uk

[@celticnana1165]

Also it would’ve been toasted by either a campfire or a fireplace. That would’ve then lent a smokey flavor. That would’ve helped with more flavor.

[@ellatoler4046]

This was really interesting. Don't forget their bread would not have been the packaged stuff we eat but stuff that was baked or prepared in their camps or on a wood stove. Very different texture and probably flavor too. Thanks for this video.

[@kyivstuff]

Yes, and it was probably cooked because it has gone stale or bad.

[@evilubuntu9001]

Wrong. The bread that was included in a civil war soldier's ration was always hardtack. A hard, dry biscuit that was made in a factory months or years before being issued. Sometimes it was infested with weevils and had to be put over a fire to delouse it. It was always hard and stale and sometimes the soldiers crushed it up and added water to it to make a kind of stew. Or you could make a kind of pancake from it. A basic hoe cake or johnny cake. But fresh bread, especially white bread, would have been a luxury item.

[@candicehoneycutt4318]

Civilian bread would have been different from ours. Most likely, a form of sourdough bread (literally just flour, water, and salt) which if left in the right conditions can sit for weeks. Fresh bread takes time to make. The soldiers were given hardtack and things that could last for a very long time without spoiling.

[@melissamenchaca9121]

EVIL UBUNTU I was thinking this would be way better with hardtack but it may also be stale bread because it was served in field hospitals

[@tomeubank3625]

I think Emmy is talking about food served in a Confederate hospital. Since supplies were so scarce in the South, the bread may have been extended with sawdust and chalk, and the meal worms -- extra protein.

[@dinein1970]

I've got real respect with that; you tackle some pretty bizzare shit but you do approach with as little judgement, as you can. You ALWAYS approach as a "student" at the very least. Or most. And a mom. And a cook. Respect

[@Tropicalpisces]

"you tackle some pretty bizarre shit". Truer words haven't been typed.

[@MoMoIRoMoI]

this makes me feel so sad, most of the time we don't realize how far we are from living precariously, we are so lucky without knowing

[@someguyfromgoogle1481]

um who is gonna tell her

[@sohyangworld1544]

@@someguyfromgoogle1481 Not me😂

[@rosep5672]

😬

[@someguyfromgoogle1481]

@Elli-Anhna how exactly? lol

[@sandragrout6448]

Blessed.all good things come from God

[@vociferonheraldofthewinter2284]

This was my family's go-to when people were *very* sick. The bread isn't about flavor or texture. It settles easy on an upset stomach, gives a sense of fullness without stuffing someone, gives some form of energy, and digests easily. Honestly, with a good broth it's like an IV in a bowl. We also didn't soak it for very long. The toast goes in the bowl and the broth is ladled over it. It sits just enough for the bread to begin to soften, then is eaten slowly. It was given to very sick infants and the elderly as well. Great for people without teeth. I even gave it to my children. (Until I found out they were Celiacs) I still haven't found an appropriate substitute for this vital food.

[@Slivings911]

My mom did that with warm milk and toast. I always thought that was gross. I hear you on broth like IV in a bowl. That’s always my first choice. Weak broth with a little sea salt and ginger.

[@marzipanmango]

My parents made me rice mixed with cream or milk, and a tiny bit of sugar and cinnamon when I was sick. Your version sounds a bit healthier though :P

[@galatea5153]

I have Celiac as well, and I’ve found a few great substitutes for wheat bread. My favorite is Udi’s. My family (who aren’t gluten free themselves) also really enjoys this brand. Unsure if you’ve tried it, but keep searching, there’s always a good substitute!

[@fireflights1977]

There are decent celiac approved breads that you can find in stores now like schar and even the new and improved white bread by Udi's

[@Quarksi]

ah Thanks for this. I've been stomach sick for 3 days now and nothing has worked to stop my symptoms. Going to try this. Thank you so much if this works.

[@chinchillahats4907]

My grandma use to toast her bread like that and eat it with milk. I think she would either put her bread in a bowl of milk and eat or or dip it. I use to think I was strange but my grandma always suffered from an upset stomach. My grandma was born in 1912 and was in her 80s when I was born. So her parents were around in the 1800s. I wonder now that I watch this if they had her eat bread and milk as a kid when her stomach was upset. This was interesting, thank you 💕

[@weddinggirl7214]

Chinchilla hats Even to this day I love the taste of buttered toast after dipping it into my cereal milk. Omg so good to me!

[@carlaippoliti]

My grandma would make us toast with our cereal so after it was gone we could dunk our toast in the milk like her dad did. He was born in the late 1800's.

[@emosasukelover222]

I used to do that with pb&j sooo good

[@53Aubergine]

They called it Milk Sop

[@smgruhlke]

My dad loved milk toast. I ate it when I was young too. Pour some boiled milk over buttered, very brown toast. Add a dash of salt and pepper if you like. Comforting.

[@DarthOracle]

I've come to the strong conclusion: Emmy is a sweetheart, and all round nice person! Whenever she tries new things, it's never disrespectful, and even if she doesn't like it - Its never with malice, but respect!

[@itsmeagain1436]

WOW. We need to be more grateful for the plentiful foods we have now. I'm so grateful for what I have learned.

[@Herbert04]

As a kid we didn't have much. Back in the 60's. So we had what was known as Hot Bread. Take 3 pieces of bread. Break it up. Put in bowl. Heat up milk, pour on bread. Ad sugar to taste. Not that bad. Kind of a hot cereal.

[@WhoCaresAlisha]

That's pretty similar to bread pudding tbh, just without the baking

[@allysonwonderland8923]

My Grandpa used to eat that all the time as a late night snack but no sugar. I saw nigella make a version on food network once and she said it was an English classic. 🤷‍♀️

[@GeneWaddle]

I'm from the same era. I still have bread and milk from time to time, but just because I always liked it. We didn't heat ours though.🙂

[@Herbert04]

Next time heat it. And English. Interesting. My mother was from Germany. WWII she was just a little girl then. They ate what they could find. And no they didn't like him.

[@slewone4905]

Kids today don't know what real suffering is. Drives me crazy how they complain, when My parents had it so much worse. I read a book from Purdhomme, and they said Fried Chicken is a luxury, because it's all meat and nothing is added to extend the meat. When I complain that Obama made it legal to use food stamps for restaurants, and the first restaurant was Kentucky fried CHicken, I am called a monster for depriving the poor of meat. Emmy took over the duty of a channel whos' poster died who did depression error videos When I hear rich privilege celebrity complain they can't live on the money EBT gives, I wish I could send them the videos.

[@shadebear]

Milk toast was a common "sick food" for me growing up. Same toasting method but milk instead of water. Mom added butter as well. But dark toast was important.

[@Dinokreechur]

Charcoal

[@donettegibson]

Yes! That charcoal settles your tummy. I use charcoal pills now.

[@noneyabuizness]

Make some toast milk. I don't know the history of it, but my grandmother had me make it when I was a child. She did not have any cereal and she told me how to make toast milk. It was actually pretty good. The process is toast the bread, put butter on it when toasted. Then break into pieces, add sugar or whatever you have or want on it and pour warm milk over it.

[@bernadettechute7998]

My grandma did that as well. You just bought back a good memory 😊

[@kathymyers7279]

I like how you are so down to earth and friendly and at the same time have such a good vocabulary. I always learn something interesting too.

[@imsocoolyoudontevenk]

The biggest word she said was "condensed" what are you talking about

[@otterbeans]

how sweet that you go to the library with your boys when they have questions! you're setting them up for success when they start having to write papers and do projects!

[@joepaul1814]

Emmy I have anxiety issues at times and your videos are better than medicines. Thank you so much

[@chuckychuck8318]

Hey man 😊 have a good life

[@pugsandcoffeeplease]

Amen. She's lovely and funny and so damned smart. Love her wittiness.

[@plngym]

Yes absolutely!

[@0urMutualFriend]

Same, and same lol hang in there brother ☝🏾☝🏾

[@joepaul1814]

Thank all of you for the nice comments

[@bellabug1664]

I love 6:00 cause it just shows how freaking nice and adorably proper she is, even when eating soggy toast. What a gem

[@carolc6082]

Love how you serve up History along with recipes and kindness!

[@Tropicalpisces]

The Channels : My Name Is Andong and Tasting History and Townsend's do as well. :)

[@awesome_otter7853]

So cool you take your kids to the library. I'm glad my niece and nephew enjoy it. We need to keep these wonderful things going.

[@Cantrell1990]

Awesome_Otter We love our local library. They have so many activities for toddlers here. It’s like walking into a magical world. My 3 year old looks forward to it every week! My grandma used to take me when I was little. I have so many fond memories of libraries and book stores.

[@alize0623]

Awesome_Otter My fiancé never went to a library as a child. Never even seen one! So sad there’s kids who never went to a library. So important to take your children there! Books, movies, classes! Too much joy and fun!

[@brightstarlit]

My sister always takes my nephews to the library too! I love that!

[@justentertainingtv9686]

She has kids what!! I can't imagine her having sex

[@JessicaJNV]

So nobody gonna mention Emmy looks like Velma here ?😂😍

[@ksoundkaiju9256]

Velma has an orange sweater tho

[@simonekeyy9144]

Didn't think about it till you mention it but you're spot on👍

[@healinggrounds19]

Velma rocks!

[@mmaks2434]

Yes so cute

[@adamandeveourfirstparents4709]

JessicaJNV Jesus saves, testimonials my playlist

[@OldHag73]

this reminds me of an old Swedish Christmas food that was on the tables for Christmas feast. It's called "dopp I grytan" -"dip in the pot". we have ham for Christmas and it is first boiled I a large pot with spices and stuff the the ham gets a coating and goes into the oven while the broth gets boiled down until it is a bit thicker and packed with flavours. then you have that hot on the table and dip a serten kind of bread in it called Vörtbröd, I don't know how to translate that but it is a dark bread with lots of flavours. I have all of mums old recipes and can probably translate them if you are interested.

[@lenmorrison3578]

It sounds like a great recipe, I bet it tastes good

[@LUNABEAN1111]

My 14 yo son, my 7yo son and myself are very interested in this. We love trying new and different things 😊

[@k.h.6445]

Dude I know Im late but I am super interested in this

[@PluckyDuckling]

That sounds amazing

[@liesalllies]

When I was visiting Sweden last year I had some of the best bread I've ever eaten in my life.

[@Randoplants]

I'd like to see the instant coffee syrup. That sounds useful.

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

@Rando Plants Probably it was what they did before the days of instant coffee. My guess is brew the coffee then simmer it until it's thick& nearly dry, then stir in sugar to make a thick syrup.

[@Jeff_Lichtman]

One important thing about coffee is that you have to boil water to make it, which helped prevent dysentery and other digestive ailments. They probably didn't understand this (the germ theory of disease was just being developed at the time), but I'm sure that drinking coffee kept them healthier than they'd have been if they drank mainly unboiled water.

[@liamwalton4183]

Even without knowing about germs and how diseases were spread... People have known to boil water to make it safer to drink since ancient Greek times. Any army would boil their water given the chance, but didnt feel it was a necessity. Its even mentioned in the bible

[@alexisburrows3228]

That's a generalization you're making considering doctors rarely sterilized tools between surgeries. Also Liam, you know it better than anyone else that the Bible is not an appropriate 'source' to reference.

[@kfcadvocate7583]

mongols also boiled their water to rid "evil spirits"

[@opgaquatics5609]

@@alexisburrows3228 I'd argue with that statement. As the Bible is a reflection of that culture at the time. So it can be used to reference things culturally. The person also provided non-biblical references. (Think mythology and other fictional works, they all reflect things of that time)

[@annetomlinson9983]

My mom eats saltine crackers crumbled in hot water with a bit of butter. She said that's what her parents would feed her as a child at times when they didn't have much.

[@leoninenoble]

That sounds... absolutely _horrid_

[@karensiegel6669]

Just add a tsp of ketchup.

[@emmymade]

Sounds a lot like skillygalee.

[@pugsandcoffeeplease]

@@leoninenoble Probably not so horrid when you're starving.

[@pink.penguin]

Its not that bad actually ... better with a dash of pepper

[@diosawintour1969]

Emmy: Hello my lovelies, we're making toast soup! Me: Finally, something on Emmy's channel I can afford to make.

[@cerebralrepeat2452]

Relatable

[@zanifeernajneen41]

Definitely relatable

[@diosawintour1969]

@D. F. Thank you for your positivity and encouragement, it was mostly a joke but I'm doing great now ☺

[@JamieRobles1]

I think people should be taking these Hard Times videos that Emmy has gone out of the way to make a lot more seriously. We may not live in a war zone, but it wouldn't take much for food supplies to be cut during natural disasters. Yes, this one is definitely one of the depressing videos, it is about feeding the sick and what hospitals in the South ended up doing for a patient who had to eat but could not stomach much due to a wound or severe illness that was messing up their digestion. Or worse, to a soldier who had not eaten for a long period of time and had to be re-introduce to food- you shouldn't give someone who is starving for a long period of time solid food, their stomach can't take it.

[@1MSally1965]

Iheartagoodstory Amen! I can’t help but imagine we may be eating this again! If they control the food they control the people. Back in the 60’s people grew their food more. Not so much now. End times are here.

[@globalhikingcr]

Iheartagoodstory You’re right! It’s called ‘refeeding syndrome’.

[@TempleofBrendaSong]

You are speaking the truth from a fellow southerner.

[@MurkyMambo]

lmao They probably should have realized they lost the war as soon as they came up with this recipe

[@tracyadams2731]

Last summer there was a main break in a pipe that supplies most of the regions water, probably a 100 mile radius. There was announcement that water would be turned off for at least a day maybe 2 or 3 and people lost their minds! Store shelves were cleared of bottled water in no time. I was shocked. There was enough time to fill containers for drinking and we filled out tub to use for flushing the toilet. Worst case scenario find a tree, lol. I realized then it isn't just a shortage to worry about, but it's mostly people with no survival skills that panic. I don't over prep, but I always have a plan.

[@nicolenelourens565]

I am South African and your hard times videos helps me learn about the history of the USA and the foods that the people ate back in the day.

[@nicolenelourens565]

I understand that 100%.

[@InimeKai]

@Fuert Neigt you had me until the last part. You can be against Confederate pride and US nationalism as well. The US government doesn't have to (hypothetically) overtly support slavery for it to still support imperialism and white supremacy, people can be against US nationalism and Confederate nationalism at the same time (also dont think the majority of the indigenous population murdered through genocide and the remaining indigenous population continuing to be colonized would agree at all with the "freedom" narrative)

[@ksoundkaiju9256]

Too bad the Civil War was about the US fighting to keep Slaves from Africa

[@Nachemanya]

@@DEMONX62 Europeans still bought those slaves, so whats your point?

[@DEMONX62]

@@Nachemanya The point is that africans enslaved their own people. Yeah europeans bought into the slave trade. But the difference is where slavery has been outlawed in the americas for centuries, slavery still exisits in africa today.

[@cristinatajima]

Appreciate that your content is not only entertaining but also informative! We learn something in every video. 🙂

[@janicewalker477]

I love that you are an avid learner and are sharing your passion for learning with your sons. Great parenting Emmy. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@anneliesehanson5256]

"hard times recipes" indeed! I don't think it could get much sadder than this!

[@ShilohJulia]

Coffee is still a huge deal for soldiers, that’s why it’s in every MRE

[@lunarballoonistxo]

Yeah, my dad was in Iraq for 14 months, he let me eat some MREs and he said they'd just toss back the coffee grounds with water. Soldier up! Lol

[@nikolas_schreck]

Now they should throw them some 48 hours energy now plus the good ol cup of joe.

[@johnbarker256]

So is cocaine

[@MoxieBeast]

Hard times indeed!!!

[@Slivings911]

Moxie Beast ASMR People today wouldn’t survive.

[@icecreamalacarte]

Where's the "Sloosh" recipe??

[@gwddmt1]

Remember that soups and coffee boiled the water and germ theory had not been fully accepted as science yet so boiled soup/coffee kept the soldiers from getting lethal dysentery.

[@hildkiin]

i remember my grandma giving me bread mixed with milk

[@ms.hunter962]

We did a lot of corn bread and milk when I was a kid

[@leolahulet2066]

Same here

[@amben_2197]

This is such an eye opener Emmy! They didn’t have much back then and we should be thankful about what we had now!

[@hattietrue8761]

I often add a piece of toast to my chicken noodle soup. I don't mind the 'squidgy'.

[@rooney3303]

@Hattie True, I've used bread (usually the heel or other crust) in my soup sometimes when I've been out of crackers and wanted something "more" in my tomato or mushroom soup. My hubby thinks I'm crazy for doing this.

[@dawnunited6946]

You know what hard times are hard times you know all around so you never know what you will eat you may just have bread soup one day I'm willing to try it

[@lalagonegaga]

This is beyond fascinating.

[@LeanneZackowski]

Very interesting history of what the soldiers tried to make themselves with little to go off of. My mom told me that when she was growing up on the farm (she is one of 17 children and had very little money so a lot of their food was farm sourced) my grandma made bread pudding for their breakfast sometimes. Homemade bread (cubed/not toasted), warm milk and some sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. My mom hated it but knew if she didn't eat that it would be a long morning until lunch came around.

[@ItsJustMilkISwear]

i'd rather just eat the toast and drink the water tbh.

[@JessHull]

Yeah for serious

[@spencerkieft6021]

Good call. The water could even be hot.

[@Tazzie1312]

It probably wasn't people who had a choice eating this. This definitely seems like something you fed to people who were very ill or injured and likely couldn't just eat the toast.

[@himynameishelen]

I guess this way you can make a "meal" for multiple people out of a quantity of toast which would only be enough for far fewer people. I've also heard that if you're suffering from starvation you're not supposed to eat "real" food immediately because your body can't handle it, so I guess this would be a meal to ease you back into food.

[@theinvisibleme4104]

Well if you are very sick chewing is no an option, also in winter it might be comforting

[@aiden_arts8773]

Watching Emma make a balloon animal was the most mesmerizing thing I have ever seen

[@twistedtarantulas5364]

I don't understand how you don't have your own Food Network show? Cuz you need one🙌🏻😍

[@importantstuf8870]

No she doesn't. Cable TV is dying. Let her stay here and have more independence and freedom to do what she wants

[@Lord_of_the_Pies]

stuff there's no I dependence and freedom kn KZbin if you want monetization and advertisers just fyi

[@famousbowl9926]

@@Lord_of_the_Pies ikr..

[@ArgentAbendAzure]

Thanks for the interesting history lesson.I love history,and cooking.I think I'll look up a copy of that book. A number of my southern ancestors served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War.They were all farmers.I'm sure they missed the home cooking.

[@Salexia1234]

My great great grandma used to make what my family calls milk toast. Literally warmed milk with salt, pepper, and toast. I like to add butter, but it's such a comfort food for me.

[@GeneWaddle]

Growing up in the 50s and 60s milk toast was pretty standard fare if you were sick. 🙂

[@Salexia1234]

I didn't know that! I thought we were just wierd

[@GeneWaddle]

Maybe we all were. 🤓🙂

[@smgruhlke]

Exactly what I ate when I wanted a hot comfort food breakfast

[@chrisbridges4885]

My mother used to make milk toast for me all the time

[@Yoliisun9]

Growing up in eastern europe my grandma used to prepare something similar only with sweeten tea instead of water plus cheese

[@TheSarahLindy]

Confederate soldiers (and civilians) often used ground chickory (chicory?) and/or wild sumac mixtures as a coffee substitute. Also used frequently were ground acorns or chestnuts mixed in with their “coffee,” sweetened with molasses or sorghum when it was available... whatever they could forage from the woods & treelines. Love this series Emmy!

[@m.dilitto5488]

A barrel of flour went for the modern equivalent of $1,200 by 1865 in the confederate states. I bet even this sadly simple recipe was impossible not long after the war started.

[@phloridababe]

Nammy Pants That was the point of the war, Rich industry owners not wanting to pay taxes, fair wages or fair prices for agriculture.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

@@phloridababe EXACTLY! Slavery was an afterthought. The real cause of the war was unfair taxes and lack of representation...…..not what the history books will teach you.

[@phloridababe]

Muskrat Outdoors I lucked out, my parents made me read books. 👍🏻

[@ysabellamedrano3360]

@@MuskratOutdoors right, but black people were still slaves and the rich 1% of the south didn't want to give their profit up; and so, the lower classes suffered. slavery was more than an "afterthought" though (not that industry owners cared about slaves either, as people like to pretend that they did).

[@MuskratOutdoors]

@@ysabellamedrano3360 "Afterthought" wasn't the right word, and I apologize . What I meant, is that long before the war started, there was a tariff in place against goods from the South, I don't recall what the name of it was and would have to look it up. Basically, it was a unfair tax. It had people upset for quite a few years before the war started. It was before Lincoln became President by something around a dozen years. (It's been quite awhile since I studied this) . Lincoln was anti-slavery from the start. The war started over taxes. Lincoln added slavery to an already unpopular war to gain support from the North, and to do the right thing and free the slaves. As you say, only about 1% of Southerners were slave holders. (actually I think it was more than that....5% maybe, I don't recall). Anyway, most Southerners were not slave holders and not willing to die over slavery. As with most wars, the root of it was money.

[@SallyJenks]

This is really similar to a lot of the "invalid recipes" in older cookbooks - things that were very bland and smooth/liquid and easy to digest.

[@Angel9573]

This reminds me of a “meal” my grandma used to have almost every night. It was basically the same except milk instead of water, we called it milk toast. I always thought it was something she just made up because she could eat without her teeth. She was born in 1920, passed 2015.

[@Jujumimosa]

“It’s an elephant 🎈” I’m always impressed by the recipes you present. I am especially fascinated by hard times recipes from all cultures. Thank you!

[@tburbank1]

Emmy, I look forward to every video you post - you’re original content is very much appreciated!

[@JackW42]

“It’s an elephant 🎈!” :P

[@Elubial]

Watching some of these episodes, I'm just thankful for being able to have hot nutritious meals every day.

[@KP-ej7gc]

I have to say that I absolutely love reading these comments here. Reading what people say their parents would serve them during hard times or when they were sick as children is so universally understandable. Nearly everybody has that kind of story. Food can be one of the most comforting things on the planet, and it can often bring back many memories, as well. I’m from the US, reading comments from people in India and China, and from people talking about their grandmothers who were children in the 1800s. It’s just amazing to think how throughout the history of time and within every walk of life, food continues to bind us. This video was wonderful to watch. I hope everyone who reads this has a wonderful day!

[@DH-fo1uw]

The name of this scares me. I wouldn't be able to eat that. I hate the texture of soggy bread.

[@dvdru]

@D H...It all depends on how hungry you are.

[@1new-man]

@@dvdru absolutely

[@DH-fo1uw]

@@dvdru Not for me. I've been to the point of starving before (as in my family did not have food quite often when i was a child). My body don't let me swallow textures like that and if i do somehow swallow it i throw it back up. I have really bad sensory processing disorder.

[@neamhdhlisteanach6720]

You don’t eat the bread just the water

[@DH-fo1uw]

@@neamhdhlisteanach6720 that's true. I should've watched the entire video before commenting.

[@pandorafox3944]

This is so sad to me... Those poor soldiers, so hungry... I marvel that anyone survived at all...

[@1new-man]

over 620,000 died

[@shavaughn1980]

That was my first thought too. Being from the south this really hit home.

[@Slivings911]

CEREYZA Most of the soldiers who fought were poor farmers who did not own slaves. They were themselves cannon fodder. Slavery was (and still is, as human trafficking and slavery is practiced this very day) utterly morally wrong, of course, but I’m just mentioning the fact.

[@DebbiesSanctuary49]

@@slewone4905: What? We brought it to the natives. And they wanted slaves to make themselves rich...period!!! Only a very small % of the people even had slaves. The south didn't have the industry or the where with all to pay for a war, much less feed it. They didn't have the men to farm and finance the war either, and the women and families were hungry too. The slave holders wanted to protect their wealth and let people who didn't have slaves die for it. You didn't have to even fight if you had 20 or more slaves. I really don't see the honor in that.

[@pandorafox3944]

@@slewone4905 I don't think that is accurate. Most of the diseases were brought here by the Europeans. And if the Africans were sick, it was due to the horrifying conditions on the slave ships.

[@andreayeric3693]

My Mother called this "Milk Toast". She made it when we (my sisters and brothers) were sick. Since there weren't vaccinations for measles and chicken pocks when we were children we got both. She soaked the toast in warm milk with some honey. It was soothing and good based on a sick child's tastebuds.

[@rnott632]

When I was in the Coast Guard (as a cook) in the early 1970s, there was a coffee and sugar shortage. It got really expensive. Fortunately the Commissary budget at our unit was in pretty good shape, so the crew didn't have to suffer from lack of coffee. However; the Engineering section did not enjoy the same discretionary funding. One of the small boats at the unit needed some work that had to be outsourced to a local marine repair shop, which would have been a big hit to the Engineering section's budget. Long story short, we were able to barter the needed repairs for a couple cases of coffee and some sugar.

[@alkatraz706]

Imagine emmy being a nurse during the civil war :)))

[@snapcomps1501]

Living out the last days with her as my nurse would be a .... happy ending ....

[@kerpella]

Snap Comps gross

[@alkatraz706]

@@kerpella I don't see anything gross about Snap's comment.

[@cariko]

She isn't white so I don't imagine it'd be pleasant for her. Idiot

[@alkatraz706]

@@cariko look at you calling someone u don't know an idiot.. Shees! get a fucking joke :))

[@carolmiller5090]

Toast smothered in Campbell’s cream of chicken is one of my faves from childhood

[@howardjohnson2138]

I'm delighted to know you are introducing your children to history. Nice work in addition to what you are doing with your presentations. By all means make Shirley you watch the Movie Gettysburg - Gettysburg (1993) PG | 4h 31min | Drama, History, War | 8 October 1993 (USA) with your family. It's pretty good and historically accurate. Thanks

[@belsnickel9568]

Something I’ve seen similar to this is my family eating cornbread soaked in milk.

[@electroguy02]

I know the soldiers didn't have access to a blender, but I think it would've been interesting to see you taste it blended up like... a faux "chowder." I imagine the texture would be creamy and a bit more satisfying than, you know, bread water. And anyone who doesn't watch until the end of Emmy's videos is missing out! So hilarious.

[@jennifernoah625]

Emmy, I want to thank you for providing your time and knowledge to truly teach everyone what food really means to people in times of joy and scarcity, and not to mention how strange it's capable of being as well. You are very articulate, not to mention sweet and intelligent. You have my heart and subscription. Keep doing what you are doing my lady. God bless! 💖🖖

[@MrOFUCKINGkay]

in Poland (especially in the Silesia region) we have a soup called "Wodzionka". You need to cut squares from stale bread (sourdough) and put it into a bowl. Next add salt, a teaspoon of butter, minced garlic, and pour boiling water over it. Let it steep and that's it! It's quite filling and best for cold days :)

[@ellabose1005]

I love you Emmy! I watch your videos all the time. Your voice is so soothing!

[@LydiaApril]

Yep! Shes the best! 😊

[@madelinelee8919]

Make iron eggs! It's super good. It's like the beef jerky version of eggs.

[@msmeowmeow5107]

Hmmm, what are they?

[@shadownet4597]

Like the ones from Taiwan. I've always wanted to try one.

[@8jerasikapark8]

Ohhhhh or Tea Eggs!

[@madelinelee8919]

@@msmeowmeow5107 Basically, tea eggs that have been air dried, dipped in soy broth, air dried and repeat until the eggs are tender. It's very rich in flavor and chewy!

[@msmeowmeow5107]

@@madelinelee8919 that sounds quite delicious! Are they sliced before the process, or whole?

[@lindadodson1586]

When I was sick growing up, my mom would make 2 slices of toast, put it in a bowl, and add warm milk and sugar. Not the same as this soup but the same principle.

[@RobertJohnson-yp6dy]

i admire how you execute your videos. you’re amazing. stumbled across you only 2 days ago and i’m intrigued by your communication skills.

[@kathlenecharbonneau]

Squiggy. My new favorite word! 💕

[@MsMOLLYKINS]

Oh dear. It's amazing any soldier survive at all . Thanks Emmy xoxo

[@shanelsd1215]

I love relaxing and watching your videos after work. Never stop uploading ♡

[@JustYourAverageGirl2002]

If you guys live in the US, you should go to the Lincoln museum in Springfield IL. It not only is about Abraham Lincoln, but also the Civil War itself. It's a really sobering experience. I know people want to erase that from history, but it's a part of American history and it's utterly heartbreaking. It's really important we are reminded of these things or we are forever doomed to repeat it in the future. The museum does a good job of making this period in history tangible and confronting you with what they went through.

[@Sifeus]

This is such a great premise for a series!

[@JustinZamora]

I love how humans adapt to changes. We will survive! 💪

[@ChozoSR388]

@Arianna Sims Eh, we still have ~250M years or so til that happens...we'll probably have moved on to greener pastures long before then.

[@ChozoSR388]

@Arianna Sims Bold of you to assume

[@ChozoSR388]

@Arianna Sims Well, given that we, as a species, are already working on ways to leave the cradle so to speak, it's not really all that bold to assume that we will eventually leave Earth behind for another home world long before Sol takes us out. We're already looking for candidates, what with the James Webb telescope, and the Kepler project. It's really only a matter of time.

[@MistyGee]

Justin Eats lmfaoooooo

[@Mr3Trois3]

The worst ennemy of the human is the human.

[@Eldagusto]

You make wonderful videos of the simplest most novel recipes and give a great critic on the recipes! These videos are so interesting!

[@magentacg]

My dad grew up during WWII, he knew a lot about cheap food. He made something similar, he called it "cooked bread" and it was day old (hard) loaf bread in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and enough hot water to soften the bread. He ate it with a spoon. Another thing he made was "milk toast". He would put milk, butter and pepper in a pot, bring it to the start of a boil and then pour over day old bread in a bowl and eat it with a spoon.

[@elizabetnanderson8407]

I’d love you to try a New England cold pasta salad that was popular in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s that you don’t see around much anymore except at the occasional church dinner potluck or family reunions. It’s a mix of cold cooked elbow macaroni with HELLMANS mayonnaise and a can of CAMPBELLS vegetable soup. You mix it all Up together and serve chilled. Best the next day, but you may have to moisten it up with a tiny bit more mayo since it soaks into the macaroni overnight. It’s a strange orange color but Super Delicious!!!!

[@annettefournier9655]

Wow, never heard of that one and I'm from New England and that era. What part of New England were you from?

[@elizabetnanderson8407]

annette fournier I think my mother brought it with her from Vermont, the Waterbury /Stowe area where it was very popular.Although in Connecticut where we moved to I had it at friends houses too but sometimes with variations ( like making it with Miracle Whip which was simply awful) so not sure where it originated.

[@BarefootDreamer59]

That sounds interesting!

[@alexgade4512]

It's still commonly eaten in poland, at least in my family. We don't use Campbells but ours has some other things in it, like pickles.

[@annettefournier9655]

@@elizabetnanderson8407 Really. I'm from Connecticut born and raised. Never saw that one. Yes on the Miracle Whip though. I didn't know what Mayo was until age 17 when had it at a friend's house. Soon as I left home I would only buy Mayo. Though on a fresh summer tomato sandwich on toast I still like the Miracle Whip. Lol. Whimsy!😉

[@juupi7128]

SOGGY BREAD SOUP

[@tiandao8503]

When I was sick as a child my mother made something like this. She used broth instead of water. If you want poverty food, my grandparents made a gruel of flour, water, and salt and pepper. They called this "minute pudding". Some of the kids would hide behind the barn to avoid eating it.

[@therealwako8254]

I love how educational the hard times series is. Even as far as personal stories from people who lived in times of food scarcity(like in the dandelions video). I love the focus on history. Really great content even though I probably wouldn’t make this myself 😅

[@davidmay465]

Would love to see you make that instant coffee syrup recipe!

[@rustyanderson4416]

My favorite coffee substitute is chicory

[@1MSally1965]

Anderson Wood works And Toy Company postum! It was made from chicory! Most people don’t know that chicory is that blue flowered weed that grows along our roads and is also endive. Cornflowers I always heard them called.

[@catherinekelso5592]

You are so fun to watch. I love how you explain things.

[@calisahardy4845]

I love your appreciation and willingness to try things with such an open mind! 😋

[@franc6117]

My fiance asked if I was watching old Emmy videos because of the farty audio. Lol Super interesting recipe. 👏👏👏

[@ksoundkaiju9256]

You have a Fart Fetish?

[@moomoo0508]

As a kid I sometimes had broken saltine crackers in a bowl of milk with sugar sprinkled on top. Sounds gross but is actually delicious.

[@karensiegel6669]

Saltines are a wonder food.

[@BobHamiltonnewradio]

Really love your channel! Great subject matter and you do it so well! Thank you!

[@SuperKingslaw]

I remember having milk toast with butter often when I was sick as a child. It always helped me feel better. I still have it from time to time, and think of my mom and dad.

[@sarahelmiraroystershelton1888]

Emmy, please add these to the list: - Chicken Liver Paris-Brests with Black Honey Glaze, can be found in Food & Wine

[@siempreamor5149]

"It's an elephant 🎈!"

[@maggiebeltaa5421]

Thank you for all of this in-depth beautiful information that should never be forgotten with time. I love your videos & the way you explain these "hard times" dishes. Again, thank you!!

[@AmandaDuncan]

I live right outside of DC now and the amount of museums and history I have at my fingertips amazes me. My history loving self is in heaven 💘

[@lovekiko]

Hi!!!! #earlysquad where u at?

[@RuinNationGaming]

I Grew up in Harrisburg in the 80s and 90s. My mom would often make something like this called milk toast. just toasted bread then heated milk then add some butter on top of the top when its in the bowl add sugar and a little cinnamon. Never heard of it called Confederate Hospital TOAST SOUP. Never seen it done with just water

[@annettefournier9655]

Milk toast used to be given to the sick all the time. Also the very young or very old as sustenance easy to chew, some light nutrition.

[@dianezimmerman4434]

I've seen that in an Amish cookbook.

[@GeneWaddle]

I had a lot of milk toast growing up in the 50s and 60s. Only when sick though. Also cold bread and milk with some sugar for when you weren't sick which is basically the same thing, but oddly enough, totally different. 🙂

[@RuinNationGaming]

@@dianezimmerman4434 its pretty good when your stomach is upset and a cold day esp when it snows

[@melissamonson7453]

I am absolutely fascinated with every aspect of the civil war, and now the food from that time!

[@kloweowen]

That reminds me of the bowl of warm milk and toast my mother would give me when I was a child who was sick. True comfort food....Thanks for sharing these glimpses of the past with us.

[@4dhumaninstrumentality789]

1862: Toast Soup 2019: Get me out of here, these people are crazy!!!

[@Vizivirag]

2020: Toast soup