Time Travel Food! Pizza For George Washington

What if you traveled back in time and wanted to absolutely blow people's minds with your favorite food, pizza. You wouldn't be able to make it exactly how you do today, you would have to find ingredients they had then and adapt them to make the perfect pie!
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[@xfragboix]

"This pizza is perfect, it doesn't need another thing" *closeup shot of a nutmeg*

[@Sam-lm8gi]

I was waiting for the nutmeg!

[@s0nnyburnett]

long pause and i knew what was coming

[@generalhades4518]

the instant there was a pause, we all knew it was coming :D

[@thecreweofthefancy]

And that smile, that was such a troll smile.

[@Ashmoleon2006]

i mean, at least he didnt say "nice hiss"

[@austin5801]

If it’s not already a series yet, this is an amazing premise for a series: Bringing modern dishes to the late 18th century while making due with what was available.

[@tenkaistar1089]

I think this would be a good idea

[@Caesar_Kuma]

Please!

[@sailorknightwing]

I mean, that was the point of this episode and he hinted that he might make it a series if it goes well during the livestream

[@williamhnatko1958]

100% yes

[@hoodyk7342]

That is a super interesting idea

[@eggz09]

The way john said "you and i succeeded" at 6:22 is incredibly wholesome. It really speaks to the fact that he enjoys what he does and has incredible appreciation for his audience. I feel like he sees his audience as equal companions in his journey of learning the ways of our forefathers.

[@raggededge82]

it's the same way Mr. Rogers and Bob Ross spoke to the viewer and I'm sure that John does it on purpose.

[@unbanned6175]

Oi spoilerssss

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

It's like a show for preschoolers, but for adults. It feels nice.

[@MassiveSwordAndCards]

@@raggededge82 Yeah, it's a psychological trick that tons of people are falling for. The videos are great, and John is a lovable character, but don't fall victim to this kind of parasocial trap.

[@jack1701e]

It's a very Bob Ross thing isn't it?

[@gordonfreeman320]

I love how you include us, the audience, in your cooking. It's like I'm really there, helping you cook. Cheers!

[@townsends]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Afeeq1011]

Make sense why he includes us, the viewer beause he needs someone to handle the camera when journeying back in time.

[@TheAaronChand]

​@@townsendshow about Indian food such as Aloo Gosht meat Lamb curry with Patoato. Since meat Curry or Stew where introduced in India during this time Period the 18th century by the Mughal Empire. Which was in a decline by 1790.

[@swunt10]

@@townsends Can I just ask, would Washington not have known Flammkuchen from german soldiers? It's older than Pizza and some people call it the german Pizza.

[@TheAaronChand]

@@townsends I know I've suggested this before but it would be cool for you to try and do some Japanese recipes for 18th century America. Since many Westerners had no idea of Japanese food in 18th century America or in any other Western countries. Since Japan in the 18th century was in the Edo period isolated from the rest of the Old world continents and there only contact and information about the rest of the Old world and New World. Came from the Dutch Empire Holland China and Korea. And these where the only 3 countries allowed to trade with Japan in the 18th century. Holland was the only Western country allowed to trade with Japan. And they introduced Western ideas such as Beer And Medical knowledge and Coffee and other happings in the Western countries and its colonies.

[@TastingHistory]

This was fantastic. What an awesome idea! Can't wait to see more modern dishes in the 18th century.

[@Dexterity_Jones]

Whens the cross over mate?!

[@zenhydra]

I love this comment!

[@j.t.leavell226]

You should do this but for Aztec or Ancient Rome. Maybe spicy chocolate for the sauce and a really thick tortilla. Human heart for the meat you know basic ingredients.

[@timberinternational2377]

@@j.t.leavell226 Sounds like mole sauce on a fuffy tortilla.

[@8beef4u]

@@Dexterity_Jones he was on a nutmeg tavern live stream a while back

[@PinballCollection]

When Jon said "I don't want to disappoint George", I felt that.

[@the_Analogist4011]

🤣🤣🤣

[@BioHazGuy]

​@meh He didn't have time for frivolous pursuits, he was busy sneaking on the British while they slept on Christmas. But had he given time to it, we'd all be related to him distantly.

[@wildlifewarrior2670]

Sure you did

[@kaikkimoi]

Sounds like George is molesting some kid who falls in love with him and dont want to disappoint George.

[@JayC0306]

👍

[@UpIsNotJump]

This is so wholesome

[@kontanaizumi]

glad you finally found his content townsends is a treat for everyone

[@ComfortsSpecter]

Ey-Ey-Ey Back to work KZbin can’t demonetize you if you ain’t uploading

[@generalgrevious758]

you’re the last person I expected to see in a Townsend comment section xD

[@ForgottenHonor0]

Matt! I never expected to see you on this part of KZbin!

[@demir29]

my man gets video ideas. "Making pizza is NIGHTMARE!"

[@JohnDoe-tx8eu]

something about the colors of the pizza compared to the colors of john and his outfit... the contrast and lighting are wonderful. whoever did this camera work is a champion

[@spiderjerusalem8505]

A lot of color-grading too

[@MrHamiltonYoung]

I swear if Townsend's starts selling pizzas from the cabin I'll be driving up there weekly.

[@JohnCBobcat]

It's about a 4-day drive for me each way...and I'd think about it pretty hard.

[@ernestturner915]

🤣..I totally agree with you!!

[@rajramnarine123]

Same! It would be delicious and addictive for sure!

[@MrHamiltonYoung]

@@JohnCBobcat Four days sounds rough. I've only got about an hour and a half, it could be a Friday night ritual! 😂

[@jeffersonderrickson5371]

Now I am curious as to how far it would be from me.

[@allfields]

Funnily enough pineapple pizza would've been a status symbol for them, because of the price of pineapples

[@CounterNerd]

Pineapple pizza for the rich, lobster for the poor.

[@terryt.1643]

Wow, good point they had pineapples they had ham, lucky you don’t have to go back through the time vortex to check it out.

[@williamelliott]

I love pineapple on Pizza

[@misterxxxxxxxxx1]

@@williamelliott me too

[@diannt9583]

@@CounterNerd Oh, put lobster on my pizza!!

[@keithturner3970]

Jon, I just made a variation of this pizza for lunch. I am surprised how good the mushroom ketchup tasted as sauce. It was better than I expected. I was a little worried, but so very happy I tried it. I struggled getting the bread thickness even and getting it cooked all the way. I couldn't help but wonder if I would have been much different from any other young solders learning as they went. I loved the video and the concept. Keep up the good work.

[@alexlindstrom9971]

I imagine the mushroom ketchup functions kind've like a white sauce for the pizza?

[@Praxus42]

@@alexlindstrom9971 could make a thick parmesan alfredo possibly.

[@SechristCircus]

Wow! way to make the channel even better. Fantastic concept. I love how you didn't compromise with something like "we'll introduce George to tomatoes" and instead used then-modern ingredients. I'd love to see more like this! (Loved the final ingredient reveal.)

[@levilevis9032]

Seeing Mr. Townsend in his full attire, eating a slice of pizza, feels like the most bizarre time travel experience ever

[@ianfinrir8724]

Townsend's Bizarre Adventure

[@_PhamTuanCuong]

@@ianfinrir8724 and now I want this as an anime series

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

At least this video explains the lore of it. He's a time traveler, just like we always suspected.

[@joshuapatrick682]

My man, you are what the purpose of KZbin was when it was created. Never change sir, your genuine enthusiasm is infectious!

[@AliFareedMC]

Sorry to be pedantic but KZbin was created because the founders didn't find the footage for Janet Jackson superbowl incident and they made KZbin because of it, Educational and cooking purpose came later

[@ItsReplayBro]

@@AliFareedMC You're fun at parties.

[@BaldurtheImpious]

​@@AliFareedMC *Ackchyually*

[@OrthoKarter]

@@AliFareedMC”Erm akshully..”

[@Tzonarin]

I think a lot of folks have already said this. You have created a lot of content that brought us all back to 1790 - "the tastes and smells of the 18th century". But this is a great reversal - how to take things from the 20th-21st century and make "something like that" for the 18th century. I really hope you make more on this tangent.

[@chrismusix5669]

As soon as I saw Jon taking a bite of that delicious 18th century pizza, I immediately paused the video and went out and bought some fresh cheese pizza! Now back to the show (while eating my pizza) 🍕

[@barneyboyle6933]

That’s like a form of time traveling in itself

[@seano4977]

What a brilliant concept. I love the idea of trying to reconstruct modern food but with the ingredients available from the 18th century. In my humble opinion you should make this a regular video section of Townsends, do a different recipe every now and then. It was really interesting. 👍😁

[@azraelknightquest5754]

Willing to bet dollars against dimes this is also much HEALTHIER than most pizzas.

[@seanheath4492]

@@azraelknightquest5754 Fewer preservatives, at any rate.

[@reha1066]

I would go for that.

[@j.t.leavell226]

I would like to see a 18th century version of spaghetti in keeping with the Italian theme

[@Ry-ri9uf]

I love this sort of time-travel cooking challenge!

[@S0L12D3]

Same

[@Metalpug79]

Was gonna say the same thing. Fun concept!

[@ChoolyBuzkill]

This is my favorite channel on KZbin, bar none. So wholesome, so uplifting, so relaxing, so interesting, and with a good helping of practicality. It's like a warm fire to gather around during a cold night. Jon, thank you and your awesome team for all that you do.

[@S1apShoes]

Traveling back in time and making modern food with ingredients of the time is honestly a great concept.

[@aeronovus]

Jon, your team's editing skills have amped up tremendously over the last couple of videos! Loving your content and hope your channel continues to explode in popularity.

[@alli6171]

Something about that "we did it! You and I succeeded." at the end really warmed my heart. Thanks for another great video. ♥️

[@Nicefoolkilla]

I feel that too! :)

[@Rubycon99]

Feels like something an old CD-rom game you'd play on a school computer. Very comfy. :P

[@Beef3D]

Belgian here... this reminds me of a very unconventional pizza recipe, which was aptly called "winter pizza" It used a still regular dough base but instead of tomato sauce, it used a bechamel cheese sauce, one that you make with a roux, then add cheese to it as the sauce thickens and for the toppings it used bresaola ham and - which probably a lot of people don't like by the sound of it - sauteed and stoved Belgian Endive. I was genuinely surprised to find out how brimming with taste it was, and it really makes you have a newfound appreciation for forgotten winter vegetables.

[@oldasyouromens]

Oh i saw this one! I really enjoy bechamel pizza.

[@stokesjack]

These videos never fail to make you feel included and warm inside, absolutely love them!

[@pinksnake7584]

As a fellow pizza lover from Napoli, I will say that your pizza looks lovely good sir!

[@alkaiosmytilinis]

I'm reminded of Invicta's video on making a hamburger in ancient Rome, in conjunction with Tasting History. Especially with times getting tough for some folks, these kinds of recipes help people to reassess their pantries with fresh eyes and find ways to revive their favorite recipes. I really love this concept, and I hope you guys do more of these!

[@Tydorstus]

Was about to say this as well.

[@fewetube]

Thanks for putting this together. The creativity and effort to develop a pizza that’s not impossible for the timeframe you picked is great!

[@aslutsky]

I can't adequately express how much I love this and need it to become a series. I think about this ALL THE TIME when I watch your videos! How would I cook a cheeseburger for a continental soldier? Would Martha Washington like burritos? Please, please make more of these!

[@ArdFarkable]

PLEASE do this more! What a great video concept. I can't believe our forefathers missed out on pizza! It was right under their noses!

[@reha1066]

Yeah, It's a shame they missed out on pizza!

[@MrTiresia]

Dishes similar to pizza might have existed in the middle east since ancient times - I distinctly remember reading that Assyrian had a flat bread (similar to a focaccia) with cheese and dates cooked over their shields Also, before tomatoes the use of Selek (Beetroots) was quite common, and a perfect substitute, for sauces. I'm quite sure you could swap those instead of mushroom catsup, quite sure also Washington might have had some beetroots.

[@Dan-Martin]

Italian immigration came decades after that’s why.

[@MrTiresia]

@@Dan-Martin decades after beetroots? Of course, this is anti-historical, it's a game of "what-ifs" - but one could assume that a limited number of people from italian origin were around in the US at the era of the founding fathers. Probably merchants and aristocracy.

[@youmukonpaku3168]

​@@MrTiresia further in this case a pesto sauce pizza - with the same dough substitution, resulting in something basically indistinguishable from a modern cracker crust pizza - would've been pretty readily applicable to late 18th century North America. Pesto sauce isn't really traditional to English descended cuisine, but pine nuts are something that European colonists would likely be familiar with eating in some form, having been introduced to the nutritional value of Pinus by First Nations people for centuries by this point. A sauce based on pine nuts and garlic similar enough to pesto would be a bit creative, but probably not a difficult stretch to sell to George Washington here (unlike a tomato sauce.)

[@jennyskeen3826]

Thank you very very much for this episode! I am allergic to tomatoes and because of you, my good man, I now can eat pizza and not get ill. God bless you! I wish you, your family, friends and the excellent work team a very happy Saint Valentine's Day. 🍕💟

[@francescocastelo7214]

if your allergies permit, try white sauce or pesto pizza too!

[@macsarcule]

So much joy and fun! This is great! Thank you, Jon!!! 🙂

[@NLBusiness391]

I really really appreciate you making these videos. With all the tension that comes with living in the modern world, videos like these are a moment to stop and catch one’s proverbial breath. Again, thank you! I’ll keep watching as long as you keep posting

[@vulpineCaptain]

Everyone is rightfully talking about how cool the idea of time-stranded recipes would be, but i think the format of bringing "me" along and doing this "together" was what warmed my heart the most! Loved this concept, thanks Jon!

[@alexhurst3986]

This is a freaking AMAZING concept for a series. Please do more like this.

[@TheSugarDealers]

I love this so much. I really enjoyed the energy and invitation extended to me for this pizza quest.

[@glorialange6446]

What a great theme to grow the channel on! Whoever came up with this is a genius... the reverse of bringing the old recipes forward and adapting them. Im loving these!

[@DeKitten]

This looks amazing! I have an auto-inflammatory condition triggered by nightshade plants, so this mushroom sauce would be perfect. Thank you for making all of these great videos. I like this trying to recreate modern dishes with 18th century ingredients very much.

[@martykitson3442]

sorry to hear about your condition, 2 of the pizza places I worked offered an option of a white sauce that did not use tomatoes I'm guessing you probably know of that already but others might not, this does sound like a good option too

[@morrismonet3554]

@@martykitson3442 Bingo! The white sauce would have been well known in Washington's time.

[@jayleno2192]

Mushroom ketchup is absolutely incredible. Try going to a farmer's market or something to find cheap mushrooms, because the ugly/low quality ones are fine since you're just going to boil them anyway. If you're desperate try Restaurant Depot, but their prices for mushrooms are usually not great (also it's a hassle to become a member even though it's free).

[@ninja1man4u]

Man this was so creative. Well done townsends!

[@ExcellentEvelyn]

Genius concept. Have loved your videos for a while- and they’ve informed my learning to cook. But this is a brilliant concept. History and food - food history- history through food… can’t say enough good things about what you’ve done and what you do. Excellent!

[@jessyortiz1330]

Very creative! Awesome channel!!!! I love watching your content! People chuckle when I tell them but... they just don't know what they are missing out on, so much knowledge and entertainment combined!

[@apollosgadfly]

John: “This pizza is perfect, it doesn’t need another thing.” Also John: *proceeds to ground nutmeg*

[@TheDanWallace]

Such a cool concept for a video series!

[@billybutcher913]

I love these well made videos that make you feel cozy, great video

[@caryolkob8199]

I love this channel!!! Just the best for me!! Thank you Townsend!

[@MarvinT0606]

Townsends is **this close** to movie-tier production. Been watching this channel for years now and the production value keeps improving 🙏

[@HenrikoMagnifico]

Amazing, this is already one of my favorite episodes

[@orangedrink888]

What a wonderful series!! Can't wait for more of these

[@ClockWorkCroc]

Definitely trying this like I try almost all the other recipes you do. Love this channel!

[@adamseroka5609]

As someone who just started making pizzas from scratch recently, it's been fun to think about how many food types are really just simple implementations and combinations of foods that have been eaten for millenia.

[@mbern4530]

I've been making my own pizza for a few years and trust me, once you get used to the taste of your pizza you'll never be able to order in lol. The homemade stuff is so much better.

[@kellysouter4381]

If you fold it over, pizza is a kind of sandwich.

[@ianfinrir8724]

@@kellysouter4381 That's a Calzone.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

It's like the Jungian theory that all stories have the same roots, but instead of stories it's food.

[@CptPatch]

This is such a silly concept compared to your usual work, but you managed to create a bunch of opportunities for learning and I love it. Great job!

[@mythicforge5874]

A great concept for a series of videos and I dont think its all that different from your previous content either and should attract a ton of new viewers. You get to tie it into something relevant that people today will know and understand but also can still cover relevant foods and ingredients from the time period as you explain your ingredient choices. Its the same entertainment and teaching value but with a new delivery method. But also Jon is such a wonderful presenter I think he would be interesting to watch talk and describe just about anything. Keep up the great work!

[@rdjhardy]

I love this series! Thank-you, Sir!

[@paulasimson4939]

This was so much fun! Please make this a series!

[@azraelknightquest5754]

This is brilliant, John. You keep coming up with fresh ideas to make culinary arts and skills of the 18th century fun and interesting. Your channel is an adventure, John. We love you.

[@joek4377]

Looks amazing! Love this channel and everything you guys do. Thanks.

[@claytonyoung9941]

Really think you stumbled on something here, this needs to be a series you all pursue. Absolutely fascinating and looks delicious!!!

[@medicman65]

Super creative episode!

[@modsurgeon]

What a wonderfully creative connection between now and then. So simple and feasible that it's hard to understand how pizza wasn't "invented" back then.

[@almostliterally593]

Pizza existed all þe way back in ancient rome

[@modsurgeon]

@@almostliterally593 Sure, by the loosest use of the term, and if we do that then it existed long before that.

[@left4jokerTV]

I love the recent feeling your videos have... There's a lot of old videos where you are trying to make a nice cooking video, and they are great, but recently you are just beeing yourself and we can really see through. I love this format, it's so authentic.

[@MrD92684]

So happy you made this video! The first time I saw your oven build video I thought it would be amazing for pizza. Glad it worked out!

[@Geeksmithing]

Such a great concept for a episode series! Please do more of these!

[@danmeagher9190]

If this is a new series I am gonna love it. Using old ingredients to make modern dishes is genius

[@wzeng6043]

These videos put a smile on my face after a tough day, thanks townsends!

[@tuomoheinavaara4870]

This has quickly become one of my favorite channels, gonna make some homemade pizza tomorrow. Keep up the good work!

[@earlshaner4441]

Good afternoon from Syracuse NY brother and everyone else thank you for sharing your adventures in cooking

[@FcBow]

Love this! Very imaginative way to explore food from back in the day.

[@perriwinkleiii5361]

You're such a joy to listen to. Your enthusiasm is infectious

[@CinnamonToastKing]

I would love to see a continuation of this! It was great seeing not only your 18th Centurifing of a modern dish but also giving us that history knowledge I love so much from this channel. It was so interesting seeing how you came up with alternatives to toppings and the end result looked so good!

[@pleasecallmecalvin]

I treasure Watching Townsend's videos. They have become my daily get away. Truly a relaxing and educational pleasure. Thank you so much for your wonderful work. Truly a gift

[@matthewray6008]

Please make this a series, I loved this!

[@MrInuhanyou123]

It's the most amazing concept yet Jon! Id love to see more videos like this!

[@loveistheanswer1770]

Loved this video. You're onto something great here!

[@shydog7276]

The CRUNCH on the taste test has me 1000000% sold. That pizza looked and sounded heavenly 🍕

[@animetiddies5619]

Please make this a series! This is so cool

[@glyph2011]

GREAT video 👍 and a great concept, as other have said. There’s so much you could do with this. 👍

[@lyricyst2000]

What an absolutely pleasant surprise of a video. Great work!

[@dailencaudron2051]

The camera work and editing in this video are so fantastic. showcasing a pretty damn good looking pizza too

[@Mojova1]

Please make this a series. Loved this video. :)

[@DianeBianchi_MNStormSpotter]

Really a great episode and interesting concept for a video series!

[@isaian2e]

What a wholesome show. Very informative. Props for creating such cool content.

[@exoticxlj8815]

I’m not sure how George would have felt about eating the same ration bread he had during the war 😂😂 but what a fantastic idea for a video. Looking forward to more of these!

[@ChibiPanda8888]

He might have been interested in it just to do something different with that bread instead of the "same old, same old."

[@MrRatherDashing]

I enjoyed this video and the concept behind it a lot. I think that it would be interesting, if you were to make another video like this, would be to have multiple hosts come up with their own historical versions of a recipe, and then to share their historical pies to one another at a shared tasting - sort of like that video you and Ryan made with those methods of cooking turkeys.

[@bumblefritz]

What a great video concept. This one was very interesting and fun!

[@JACKSON-mj6zs]

I love this episode; it brings the past and present together. Good job 👍

[@fuzzyhead878]

I love retroactive stuff like this.

[@Kriswixx]

I love your content. Keeping it real.

[@chrisrittenburg1719]

Bravo! This pizza pie looks and sounds delicious. I love the crunchy crunch.

[@larrynintendo6838]

This is such a cool idea for a series! I would love to share some of the foods I love with people I have learned about and heroes in the past!

[@solacesuccubus]

I love this concept, and I love pizza. Great video!

[@sheilam4964]

Very clever and fun.

[@smashley5687]

I LOVED this concept! And the pizza looked absolutely delicious!

[@VennaofEarth]

Your content is certainly a bright spot in the world. Positive and grounded.

[@mightystu49]

I wonder how something like a calzone with these ingredients would have fared as a marching meal for soldiers, something to eat while on the move. This is a great video because it really is thought provoking on how different dishes would translate, and how they would be viewed at the time!

[@CatalystChronos]

I really like this concept of trying to make modern food in 18th century style! Please do more like this =)

[@retiredbeard]

This was beyond fantastic, hope are more to come!

[@jimm1387]

Hands down my favorite KZbinr. I've been watching for a long time and everything from the subjects, to the editing and narration, etc are always on point. I don't even have a particular interest in the time period (the ancient world is more fascinating to me), but your videos are always just that good that they capture my attention. I hope everyone is well over there and I'm always looking forward to your new content.

[@spmain97]

Thanks ❤

[@dwaynewladyka577]

You took a turn in an unexpected direction, and I love it! That is a great looking pizza. Please do more of these types of videos. Cheers! 👍👍✌️

[@amey_pathak]

Please more of this series! It's an amazing concept

[@Senriam]

This is probably one of the most unique concepts for a video. I wish it would’ve gotten more views. Awesome video