Corn Pudding |The Working Class American Meal from 1828|

Back in a time when Indian meal meant cornmeal and pudding meant...cake? Let's see how foods have changed over 200 years. Today we have a boiled pudding, a common dish among the working classes of early America. A pudding such as this could have been all that you'd have eaten for the day. Boiled puddings were popular among all classes, rich and poor, though those made for the wealthy were just another dessert served after 7 other courses, consisting of exotic fruits and brandy.
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[@EarlyAmerican]

I asked the apple if you would have a good day. It said yes. Below you will find the recipe for this pudding translated into modern directions from the original, which you can always find at the end of my videos. Thank you for being here today ❤ Boiled Indian Meal Pudding, 1828 2 cups of yellow cornmeal 1 cup of warm milk, more or less 1 medium sized apple, peeled and diced 1 teaspoon of salt 1/4 cup Molasses 1 teaspoon of ginger A thick cloth String Flour, a few tablespoons Water, for boiling Combine your cornmeal and milk and stir up well until you've formed a thick paste. Into this add salt, ginger, molasses and a finely chopped apple. Take the cloth that you intend to boil your pudding in and dunk it in steaming hot water till saturated. Remove from the water, open it up and where you intend to lay down the pudding flour it well and thickly so that none of the cloth is visible beneath. Lay your pudding in it and tie the cloth up loosely. Let simmer gently, uncovered for 4 hours. * I actually boiled mine for 3.5 hours and thought that it tasted great with the center being done. If you are impatient like me keep that in mind.

[@tanni374]

Looks like cornbread, but with a subtle sweetness from the molasses. Have a good day back😊

[@margiemasih1073]

This sounds good

[@debdubois3636]

I have this book! ❤

[@12gosiak]

Dziękuję za język polski, przepis.

[@femalism1715]

I make a similar boiled pudding with apples, raisins, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and ginger.

[@BP-kg7ti]

I am sorry but the cat laying on the table with its head upside down…😂

[@chrisp308]

Oh you saw me huh? Sorry I will try to be more discreet in the future 🤣

[@rainy5053]

Mish Mish is too adorable lol always stealing the show 😂

[@jackiemullinix1881]

It is adorable

[@mlewis8579]

😂😂😂

[@toriam15]

Right! Kitty was the star of this episode, so cozy and cute.

[@MarleneMcDonald-nf7yr]

We would twist the apple stem while saying the alphabet. The letter the stem broke on would be the initial of our husband's first name.

[@tanyamckinnon5376]

We did that too

[@bethdoublekickchick8007]

Oh yeah! I had a crush on a boy named Adam so I was always trying to break it first spin 😅

[@MarleneMcDonald-nf7yr]

@@bethdoublekickchick8007 I love that!!

[@shamancarmichael5305]

Same! 😁

[@melanievidec831]

I love that sweet precious kitty. 😻🐾♥️💯

[@xSijnx]

Early 19th century asmr is not exactly what I thought would be a new love of mine. Thank you for these videos.

[@defresurrection]

Exactly what I was thinking!

[@kareninalabama]

Same!

[@sassycat9871]

My cats are going crazy trying to find the meowing MishMish😊

[@MadamoftheCatHouse]

The kitty is so adorable! Kisses to the kitty!🐈‍⬛

[@gloworm6387]

Boy, Mish Mish certainly had a lot to say that day. 🐈 He's so cute.🐱

[@melaniebollhalder4865]

My cat was cleaning himself on my lap while I was watching the video. When your cat started meowing he immediately stopped and held his head up to listen😅😊. Enjoy your meal, which looks very yummy😊😁

[@user-to9ux9tj8r]

When i watch your channel i can't help but think of all those who have come before us and what their lives may have been like.

[@mynameisdave613]

The Oregon trail was paved in blood

[@richardschneider4775]

They lived like us just more simply . They ate worked drank slept had babies buried the dead built new houses and we grew out of their experiences collectively speaking.

[@user-to9ux9tj8r]

@@mynameisdave613 Well Sir, the path of Human history is paved in blood.

[@lonamarteniz3872]

@@user-to9ux9tj8r apsolutely

[@preshisify]

❤

[@seasonsofphilly1993]

I always love your videos, but MishMish stole the show today. What a cutie stretched out on the table. And thank you for sharing. I haven't seen a proper boiled British pudding in a long time. It looks delicious.

[@1337bG01]

I was going to say the exact same thing, around 2:20 when he rolls over and looks at the camera, it made me go hunt down my cat and give her some pets.

[@nekonoai]

I was just gonna ask its name. :D Sooo cute. :D

[@chaotic_crafter]

My wee aunty Sadie used to make clooty dumpling... which is cooked in a similar way. Full of spices and dried fruit... And there would be sixpenny pieces hidden in it at Christmas. You ate it with custard as a desert. Or it could be sliced when cold, then fried in grease with bacon, sausage, tattie scones and eggs for a Sunday breakfast. Or even just eaten cold.... I miss her for lots of reasons, but her clootie dumpling was the best in Glasgow. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@bonnieweeks7601]

I was watching a show about finding and refurbishing things. A chair was sent to an upolstery guy. They were in Scotland. I could not understand a word he said, but he was cute so it didn't matter.

[@kimberlyk.1307]

Somebody give this lovely couple a cookbook deal!

[@chrismcelligott5462]

Ok now I'm hungry. I'm going to eat my dinner! MishMish was very vocal. I couldn't tell if he was surpervising or just hungry.❤

[@stanschmitz5566]

I love the smile Justine always gets when tasting a new creation.

[@kareninalabama]

It reminds me of the Mona Lisa's smile. Very charming!

[@TastySchu4]

Mish Mish is the cutest Heritage cat! He's so chill, and good, and just beautiful. Seeing him chill on the table was so cute. Then he was like, bye, gotta go explore! Such a cutie.

[@tecnotrog1]

Ok... the cat looking at the camera was hilarious 😂 🦉

[@janbusby6562]

Loved this video- Mish Mish was hysterical! I’m surprised you could keep a straight face!😂

[@angiedeebs2716]

I’ve come to realize that 200 years ago my lactose intolerance would have killed me before anything else. 😂

[@sharondoan1447]

Mine too!😂

[@marybaldwin9135]

200 years ago your diet would have been better and you wouldn't of had lactose intolerance

[@vickiephelps5169]

Oat milk was well know at that time and would have been a fine substitute. Almond milk was popular in Europe at the time but it took a while for almonds to be cultivated and widely available in the Americas.

[@noirhorror197]

200 years ago you wouldn't have been lactose intolerant.

[@MissMelissaD]

I found out about a dairy allergy as an adult, so I had to cut out all dairy ... cheese, butter, sour cream .... I used to eat it all. Now I realize tons of my favorite foods have dairy. :(

[@christinegraves8957]

We have a place in Michigan called Greenfield Village and there’s a house where the lady is dressed like you and cooking like you. I asked her if she ever watched your videos and showed her a quick snippet. She was so excited to start watching you!

[@loratravis8437]

Love of history learned going to Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum for years.

[@TopScaryCountdown]

How the heck does Justine keep her composure? It must be over 100 degrees in that little place with the fire going and all those heavy clothes!

[@LizziesLukas]

really? If you can't bare with that condition, you're considered weak

[@dawnpulcinokuyal8344]

I was just thinking that

[@finscreenname]

She doesn't look over dress for a woman today. Could be early in the day also but they did mention it did get hot on hot days. Back in the day they would have just cooked outside.

[@19koffing]

​@@LizziesLukasstop romanticizing pain

[@OofusTwillip]

Women's clothes of that era were quite light. The stays (corset) were just long enough to support the bust, and the chemise was of light cotton. Justine's dress is made of light cotton, and the sleeves are short enough to leave her lower arms bare and cool. And there's a cross-breeze from the windows.

[@stevenvaldezii7936]

Thank you for this channel a blessing from the Lord.

[@tashapatton4699]

Mish mish," You didn't give me my milk tax!" Always a pleasure to watch and learn about history and what they ate back in the day.

[@robynwilde]

Justine: *Pours warm milk.* Mish-Mish: Excuse me, that's mine.

[@ashpete21]

Having the cat in the scene adds an extra entertainment level :)

[@bonniemoon6790]

Sweet little mish mish was chatty today. Her all flopped on the table was adorable 🥰

[@JAEUFM]

Is the cat the official cooking supervisor??

[@OofusTwillip]

SuPURRvisor. 🐈‍⬛

[@GkT1977]

​@@OofusTwillip😂😂😂😂🐱

[@myliamag.6512]

@@OofusTwillip If I could thumbs up this comment a thousand times I would.

[@rainy5053]

😂😂😂😂

[@alisonm2558]

Wow! The flour and hot water creating a watertight seal is fascinating. That is some knowledge lost to time right there.

[@tanyamckinnon5376]

Some day we might be cooking this way again!

[@kazelannegapulan9653]

I wonder how they even discovered this back in the day? Like who thought of it first and how did they know it would work that way?

[@maidenminnesota1]

The look of genuine surprise on Justine's face when she tried it was priceless! You can tell she was skeptical.

[@francesfarmer736]

Mish Mish is so vocal🎶I luv it, I have 3 rescue senior cats of my own,,,,,gotta luv them😻

[@JojosCraftyLove]

I love how the happy jig music always start when Justine smiles after tasting her food! ❤

[@AndiS-dz4pq]

I want a Mish Mish of my own.

[@anne-mariebeckett5857]

Very relaxing to watch. Sure, no food burned in your kitchen. Always calm and present while making your delicious recipes.

[@bri73626]

I’m taking Human Anatomy and Physiology over the summer and wow. These videos seem to take all my anxiety away. Keep up the good work 🩵

[@kat35lulu88]

Both classes in same semester or split up? Those can be tough. You will do just fine...... focus and don't cut class!!!! LoL!😮

[@bri73626]

@@kat35lulu88 I’m taking the first semester over the summer, and then the second one occurs in the fall 😉

[@HollysHealingHerbs]

Yes these videos take away my anxiety too! I binge watch at night lol... and pretend that's me in my cabin, cooking over the fire 🤣

[@femalism1715]

LOL! Justine, while you were doing the food prep and the cooking tutorial, MIshMish was stealing the show (laying on the table). So cute!

[@shadowingthelion6]

The candles were such a beautiful touch! I live for these videos after long days man UGH. Appreciate the time and effort y’all take to make these. I Never knew how much I needed them until I found them hahahah. 🎉😂❤

[@defresurrection]

Well, candles were a must have in that time period... today they are optional.

[@shadowingthelion6]

@@defresurrection well they didn’t have them in the other ones I’ve seen so naturally wanted to mention it when I did that it really set the tone. Thank you for your concern.

[@andrea6421]

I’ve had that pudding before and loved it! Going to the other channel now to see if Ron likes it lol! 😅

[@aimee2234]

Justine, the cabin, food and everything looks just delightful! Have a blessed week! xoxo

[@Seddighah]

As early as possible 😂 Never heard of the apple yes or no thing. Interesting!!!

[@alexholland1318]

I love the sound of the birds in the back ground

[@tanyamckinnon5376]

Haha Mishmish meowed as soon as you poured the milk.

[@questfortruth665]

Your culinary skills amaze me in every video!! Over an open fire nonetheless!

[@glasslinger]

The cat is wonderful, with that melodious howl!

[@EarlyAmerican]

I just starred at him while he made that meow thinking, "really?" 🤣

[@simz1168]

yumm! your videos calm me down so much and make me appreciate my mom's and grandmom's cooking more instead of take-out/processed and packaged /junk foods !! Can you please try some sort of dessert puddings or custards next!

[@monicadenecho8584]

I love ur old ways of living. I’m an old soul & would love to find someone who could live this way. I’m simple in a modern world but it’s to much. 😊

[@Nintendofan-yk4cd]

Your cat is just too cute

[@VictorRook]

I love your videos. Yesterday I found myself slowly wiping water droplets off a Brita pitcher and the counter with a deliberate, caring motion. No rush. Enjoying life.

[@earthhippie]

I really enjoy these videos yall do. They are very comforting.

[@karenwright8556]

I have eaten cornbread since I first grew teeth,corn muffins,corn pone,cornmeal mush,fried corn fritters,hush puppies,I found out I really like spoon bread about 15 years ago which goes great with fried apples and pork chops. It is also another Native American recipe said to be from the Sewee tribe called Awendaw,or Owendaw after the village, You boil milk and add cornmeal you can use plain but self rising works same it needs some leaven,eggs, a bit of sugar,butter. You can find the rest of the story if you Google KY spoon bread,we even have a spoon bread festival in Berea KY. Some folks add jalepeno peppers,or a bit of red pepper,it rises up like souffle I make mine in a 6 inch cast iron skillet,I half the big recipe it's delish,now I want some

[@NothingToNoOneInParticular]

I loved this, may have to try it! Though I would have to use my Christmas pudding bowl instead of a tea towel. Mish mish is hilarious, love him! I have a Bunbun and she acts like that too.

[@patdavey2690]

Your open hearth cooking skills are amazing! I love your videos, and the care you take in making your recipes as authentic as they can be.

[@kaersten3623]

Mish Mish has something to say about the warm milk.......😋+🐈‍⬛+💓= Mish Mish. He keeps crying, "Woman, why is there no milk for me??!!" Also, thank you for the little folk divination trick with the apple.

[@melissakernea4925]

Loved the video Justine...great job gonna have to try this now....lololol... I live in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwest Georgia and have honestly never seen cornbread with apples.....got my curiosity up to taste this.....

[@jenniferdemassimo3012]

Mish Mish said to hurry up! He's hungry.🤣

[@WhimsicalMotherhood]

The cat 😂❤ love so much! Kitten 😻❤️

[@vixxter3099]

I love your cat! I love how verbal it is❤️

[@robkarnosh117]

Even though you recorded this some time ago, I still found myself blinking at Mish Mish in greeting. Loved the pudding. I wonder if you've ever considered a "tutorial" on fire/heat management while cooking over open flame? It is a skill that seems to be fading.

[@deannak749]

I love make Corn or Indian Pudding. I use local farms for my cornmeal Kenyon or Harry Here's Grist mills and Spring Hill Maple Syrup of Rhode Island. Thank You again for your lovely videos. Congratulations on Your New home. I couldn't wait 2 catch up on your videos during my second foot surgery w/ 2 wk bed rest

[@sarahbutler7205]

I just bought that book a few months ago and didn’t realize until recently you were using it for some of these recipes! It made me pull it back out and start reading it again!

[@RobinMarconeCassidyRN]

Unfortunately I haven't been keeping up with your channel or anyone else's for quite sometime because of my hours at the hospital but now that life has gotten better for us all, people in the medical field can finally exhale ☺ I was more than ecstatic to see that your channel is up to 1million sub's!!! Congratulations guys!🎈 I always knew once people started watching, they would love it!! So happy to be back! 💗

[@maryfaux9743]

I love your furry helper😊

[@reneemarie618]

Thank you. I saved this recipe. Love Mish Mish too!

[@seedy-waney-bonnie4906]

Looks wonderful. Thank you....Your cat got big fast.

[@MerinaWaves]

In France, in Brittany, we have a similar "bread" called Farz, made with wheat or buckwheat and cooked the same way but in broth.😊

[@mrs.alimouse]

I find your videos so relaxing. Kitty is adorable too!

[@heyjude505nm]

Oh man, I would totally ruin this if I tried making it. You make it look so easy!

[@wiscomagpie]

Delicious 😋 and your cat cracks me up 😂

[@foxawaycottage7272]

Great video. I still make a steamed "Indian Pudding" that my grandmother and mother always made. It is very similar to this recipe, but with far more molasses. It is served warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. I will try definitely try this recipe.

[@grammeatticus2172]

Have been looking for recipes like this! My grandmother also made one that she served topped with ice cream. One of the best of my childhood memories ❤️

[@lindareinking5326]

Always enjoy my Early American❤❤❤

[@marykopydlowski4654]

I cant imagine cooking like this everyday in a cabin like we did with my grandparents who fixed up cabins for fun. Grandma loved to cook like Justine.

[@MissMelissaD]

2:56 awwwwwww, CUTE!! Your cat's like "pay attention to meeeee!!" 🐈‍⬛

[@jessfinch404]

When did you get a cat? OMG when I saw the car and heard the meow I almost cried with happiness. 😊 But then I saw food and then I got hungry 😂 it has all my favorite stuff thanks for the entertainment.

[@francesfarmer736]

An earlier post a few months ago explain how they obtained MISHMISH…..think it was hanging around the general store in the town with no owner ……..rescued & adopted 🐾🐾

[@wuffys]

Looking at that has me wondering if it would work with a basic crumble recipe (flour, butter, sugar) or if the butter qould turn it into an unpleasant slurry. A lso glad Mish Mish has attained the role of Head Chef and is giving orders with confident and clear directions.

[@viktorgadany7595]

Wonder how many bears and other wild critters the pioneers had to watch out for while cooking with the windows open on a warm day?

[@OofusTwillip]

That's what the rifle's for.

[@viktorgadany7595]

@@OofusTwillip a lot of protein bear meat to pass around.

[@Julia___1]

Luv u Justine, luv your composure. Luv u guys thank u for sharing with us. Can’t wait to see your finished house in the future. You guys are amazing.❤Thank you for the videos.

[@katchmeifyoucan1131]

Mrs. Cratchits pudding in "A Christmas Carol" makes so much more sense now.

[@anonymousone2843]

At around 3 minutes, my Ragdoll cat stopped cleaning himself and stared directly at my phone. He chirped a few times back at the meows your cat was making 😂. I wonder what they were saying 🤔. God Bless 🥰

[@hippiepisces9745]

I want to go and look into my family trees and imagine my family 🌙 eating 🍽️ like this

[@stephanieowens1029]

I love the candle set up in this one!

[@michellestevans4263]

Wonderful, Justine!! Applause!! You are quick to learn and a wonderful representation of the older ways!! Soo similar to today. I will hearth cook, too..maybe not bang laundry on a stone, I will not be allowed!! Good job!

[@TrishG0801]

I just found you guys on youtube and I'm already obsessed! I've watched multiple cooking videos and video on your other channel! I'm excited to watch the progress of your new home being built!

[@DarkVorona]

Cute vocal cat! We have a vocal tuxedo named "The Prince of Wails".

[@myliverandme]

Love the cat, and hearing the birds! ❤ I've heard of Cornmeal Porridge, so I wonder if this is similar. Can't imagine living back then, as a woman especially.

[@OrangeTabbyCat]

My cat definitely paid attention to this video!

[@melissagroenewegen3171]

My church friends, Linda and John, were in Missouri and stopped by Candy’s store. They had a nice conversation with her and while they were there, you both stopped by. I just wanted to say that I thought that it was really nice that they could say hello.

[@MrEdenBezerra]

Esse cenário me passa tanta paz, simplicidade e aconchego. Que bênção! 🙏🙏🙏

[@goosegirl941]

Mish Mish: “I will now sing you the song of my people”

[@lisastewart4926]

Awwww! Loving Mish Mish. What an adorable house panther!

[@anitagordon7688]

Justine and Ron I want to thank you for covering the corn bread I am half Indian and we don't get enough attention I love corn bread and make all the time thanks again...

[@margui6224]

It was interesting to watch how you prepared this cornbread meal. It looks healthy. Mish Mish is cute as always. Thank you for the recipe, Justine.

[@tremorsfan]

I'm surprised there wasn't any cinnamon. Apples and cinnamon just go together so well.

[@user-gs6xo8hs8m]

The way Justine looked at that apple as she pulled it out. This is another one of those recipes on my to do list….

[@tessasense2584]

Mishmish goes outside when it's raining? I thought all cats hated rain. Relaxing video as always. Thank you for making it.

[@angelarobards8264]

No litter box

[@englishatheart]

He shouldn't be allowed outside off a leash. I know this way of life is supposed to emulate the past, but a cat's safety and life is more important than maintaining the illusion.

[@PeppieP]

In Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 we make a Clootie Dumpling in much of the same way. We have fruit and spices in it and after boiling as you did, we put it in a low heated oven, turning it top to bottom until the skin is dry (the flour and water) - yummy!!!

[@nm4472]

Love food history! Use to collect cookbooks. I occasionally attend food history lectures. Your channel has excellent sound design.

[@krism.9363]

I’m finally catching up. Great video, so relaxing. Also, seeing Mish Mish makes my heart happy. He is so cute!

[@suzannemason5893]

I seem to recall a "Christmas/Plum pudding" along with other traditional English and Scottish puddings were cooked very similar. I know they are boiled and steamed. As you said the Early Settlers always made due what they had. It was also the mantra of growing up in NH and MA.

[@sandrajames7961]

It's like a boiled bread cake... Looks amazing! You sure are great cooking on the fireplace!

[@andreaschalipp1993]

Ich finde es toll so zu leben. Es ist eine Ruhe. Keine hecktik. Einfaches tolles Essen. Kochen was man findet. Für den Winter was einlegen oder einkochen. Man braucht sich keine Sorgen um Strom machen. Keine Sorgen um Miete. Einfach ein Holzhaus. Paar Hühner. Schlachten selber. Eier bringen die Hühner. Gemüse kann man anpflanzen. Ich liebe es. Einfach toll

[@drearydancer]

Nothing wrong with simple food. yummy!!

[@betsyross2.065]

So lovely, ordinary activity without technology, how did we ever live without it. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂