tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post8068848275474710922..comments2024-03-25T12:21:56.752-05:00Comments on Sweethearts Of The West: Timeline of Foods Introduced to the U.S.Caroline Clemmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-10488109029280725272013-06-23T18:59:39.751-05:002013-06-23T18:59:39.751-05:00Great blog. It was interesting to find out where a...Great blog. It was interesting to find out where all the food we take for granted became introduced into America. Thank goodness for Thomas Jefferson and peanuts--love the peanut butter.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-23005661922613490462013-06-22T16:56:06.948-05:002013-06-22T16:56:06.948-05:00Very interesting blog, Lyn. I was born and reared ...Very interesting blog, Lyn. I was born and reared in Texas and as a young child I once had sassafras tea from a tree on our property. I didn't like it, LOL. --- I have lists of foods from the Anglo-Saxon period and from early Scotland and 19th c ME/NH/MA, but not from the old West. <br />Thanks for sharing.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09662077274942155406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-71925023105180942132013-06-20T22:45:04.396-05:002013-06-20T22:45:04.396-05:00Barb, thanks for popping in. I've never tasted...Barb, thanks for popping in. I've never tasted sassafras tea but I'd like to -- just once for the fun of it. I hope you enjoy Dearest Irish if you get it.Lyn Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596495172490672271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-84103468442796301832013-06-20T18:14:14.917-05:002013-06-20T18:14:14.917-05:00My husband loved the idea of sassafras tea and eve...My husband loved the idea of sassafras tea and even made some once, but I didn't 'take to it.' Still, I liked the smell of sassafras and had a beautifully shape root I kept for a long time. Thanks for telling us about the book. I certainly want to look for it. Barb BettisBarbara Bettishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540961829243251471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-76559378601312269352013-06-20T16:52:00.909-05:002013-06-20T16:52:00.909-05:00Indeed it is, Charlene. Research is fun when you f...Indeed it is, Charlene. Research is fun when you find such great sources.Lyn Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596495172490672271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-39303388172890264612013-06-20T16:50:24.187-05:002013-06-20T16:50:24.187-05:00Lacey, I wouldn't know where to begin to write...Lacey, I wouldn't know where to begin to write about 12th century Europe. But I'm quite sure I'd agree with you when it comes to the diet most people consumed in those days.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. I appreciate it.Lyn Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596495172490672271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-85249539606282570922013-06-20T16:05:11.135-05:002013-06-20T16:05:11.135-05:00I have that book too, Lyn. It is a good one.I have that book too, Lyn. It is a good one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-60854745613986331352013-06-20T15:54:04.055-05:002013-06-20T15:54:04.055-05:00Interesting post - and interesting info about how ...Interesting post - and interesting info about how and when food was introduced to the US. I have the opposite interest - I'm writing 12th century Europe, and when I think about all the foods that came from the 'New World' (coffee, cocoa, potatoes, tomatoes, avocados, etc...plus they didn't have pasta from China yet) - makes me think I wouldn't have enjoyed eating in Europe in the Middle Ages before all this stuff was brought back from the Americas.Lacey Falconehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03818824629009067182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-48621597015961833072013-06-20T15:27:19.556-05:002013-06-20T15:27:19.556-05:00Colleen, no, I didn't know about that menu col...Colleen, no, I didn't know about that menu collection. What a treasure trove! I will check out the site. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. Lyn Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596495172490672271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-27077657794449408232013-06-20T15:25:39.366-05:002013-06-20T15:25:39.366-05:00Hey, MM, thanks for dropping in. Glad to hear from...Hey, MM, thanks for dropping in. Glad to hear from you.Lyn Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596495172490672271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-82379333127093391412013-06-20T15:24:35.009-05:002013-06-20T15:24:35.009-05:00Thanks, Linda! I've never had it either, but I...Thanks, Linda! I've never had it either, but I think it's the base for old time sasparilla. And possibly some types of root beer.Lyn Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596495172490672271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-32009938418990217302013-06-20T14:46:00.429-05:002013-06-20T14:46:00.429-05:00Do you know about the Menu Collection at the New Y...Do you know about the Menu Collection at the New York Public Library? - it is hands down one of my favorite research tools - it's the largest menu collection in the world (45,000 dating from the 1840's to the present) and a project is underway to digitize the entire collection - you can explore the over 16,000 menus that have been digitized already at this site: http://menus.nypl.org/<br /><br />Enjoy! Colleen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06199068010156140726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-38467427900164227732013-06-20T12:30:46.381-05:002013-06-20T12:30:46.381-05:00Interesting stuff! Thanks.Interesting stuff! Thanks.mountainmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11300407467763875128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-85747209838061975032013-06-20T12:30:32.737-05:002013-06-20T12:30:32.737-05:00Interesting post Lyn. Love your characters. I'...Interesting post Lyn. Love your characters. I've never had sassafras tea. Would love to try it.Linda LaRoquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16672522522233696282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-73884288244805401842013-06-20T12:20:41.954-05:002013-06-20T12:20:41.954-05:00Celia, I didn't know tomatoes and the others y...Celia, I didn't know tomatoes and the others you mentioned are in the nightshade family. Wouldn't that be a great detail to include in a romance! It's going into my keeper file. Thanks!<br /><br />Chocolate is on my wonders of the world list! ;) Lyn Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596495172490672271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-25822343710107481232013-06-20T12:16:04.603-05:002013-06-20T12:16:04.603-05:00Ciara, I totally agree. Those little historical to...Ciara, I totally agree. Those little historical touches do so much to draw our readers into the story. I love feeling like I'm really back there in time.Lyn Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596495172490672271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-14576806832442528712013-06-20T12:13:11.749-05:002013-06-20T12:13:11.749-05:00Thanks for visiting and tweeting, Ella!Thanks for visiting and tweeting, Ella!Lyn Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596495172490672271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-12663118074894349852013-06-20T11:36:05.165-05:002013-06-20T11:36:05.165-05:00I've read of sassafras tea, but have had any. ...I've read of sassafras tea, but have had any. I read a novel long ago titled something like "Cold Tea on the Porch,"...cannot remember the exact title. <br />I laughed about the man eating a tomato in public to prove her wouldn't die. Tomatoes (as well as potatoes, eggplant, pimentos, and a few others) are in the "Nightshade" family of plants. Nightshade plants were thought to be poisonous, and in face some people still believe the nightshade plants cause rheumatoid arthritis and a few other diseases we call Immune diseases. <br />I applaud the man/people who brought us chocolate!<br />Very interesting, Lyn. I knew Caroline would jump on that book--she loves vintage non-fiction books.<br />It's true we do run into a few problems with foods as well other things for our historical novels.<br />I'm writing one set in 1915, and I've questioned my use of certain terms. Sometimes a research question might take all day.<br />Thanks for this useful information.<br /> <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-23647927153805709512013-06-20T11:30:46.855-05:002013-06-20T11:30:46.855-05:00Excellent info, Lyn. I'll have to look into ge...Excellent info, Lyn. I'll have to look into getting the book. I love adding tidbits to make the story more intersesting.<br />Ciara Goldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05669829712304962140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-45477055287229021632013-06-20T10:59:06.765-05:002013-06-20T10:59:06.765-05:00That's interesting, Lyn. Thank you. I tweeted....That's interesting, Lyn. Thank you. I tweeted.Ella Quinn - Romance Novelisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07733983485270470132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-60972031464491749672013-06-20T09:28:12.682-05:002013-06-20T09:28:12.682-05:00My pleasure to share, Caroline. I know you'll ...My pleasure to share, Caroline. I know you'll like the book. I bought a used copy, not sure if it's available new anymore. It was published in 1988. Sharla Rae reviewed it on Amazon. I saw it listed among her reviews and thought it sounded good.<br /><br />Thanks for taking time out of your busy day to stop by!Lyn Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596495172490672271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-48192030079423002282013-06-20T09:22:27.307-05:002013-06-20T09:22:27.307-05:00Ooftah! I thought I had the formatting worked out ...Ooftah! I thought I had the formatting worked out okay for the list of foods, but obviously it went haywire in several places. Sorry about that everyone.Lyn Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596495172490672271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-57614650711584974512013-06-20T09:22:18.059-05:002013-06-20T09:22:18.059-05:00I know my dad drank sassafras tea growing up, but ...I know my dad drank sassafras tea growing up, but I think he had it hot. I never asked him. ??? Now I wonder. I know iced tea (as we drink it) was first served at the 1890 World's Fair. I think I'll order that book, Lyn, because that is very handy information for us historical writers. Thanks for the heads up. Caroline Clemmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.com