The Bluestocking
Bloody Mary in Blue
For anyone who is writing historical novels or novels/stories set in historical times (especially those involving food/cooking/meals/farming), this might be a nifty resource:
Food Timeline: food history research service
As the introduction on the website says:
"Ever wonder how the ancient Romans fed their armies? What the pioneers cooked along the Oregon Trail? Who invented the potato chip...and why? So do we!!! Food history presents a fascinating buffet of popular lore and contradictory facts. Some experts say it's impossible to express this topic in exact timeline format. They are correct. Most foods are not invented; they evolve. We make food history fun."
@Phyrebrat @Brian G Turner @Juliana @Hex @Cathbad
Food Timeline: food history research service
As the introduction on the website says:
"Ever wonder how the ancient Romans fed their armies? What the pioneers cooked along the Oregon Trail? Who invented the potato chip...and why? So do we!!! Food history presents a fascinating buffet of popular lore and contradictory facts. Some experts say it's impossible to express this topic in exact timeline format. They are correct. Most foods are not invented; they evolve. We make food history fun."
@Phyrebrat @Brian G Turner @Juliana @Hex @Cathbad