President's Day Archives

American Cakes – Washington Cake

Washington cake is an early 19th century creamed cake (a variation of pound cake) flavored with spices and frequently raisins and dried currants. TheRead More

Pumpkin Pudding, Lincoln and Thanksgiving

Give thanks, all ye people, give thanks to the Lord,Alleluias of freedom with joyful accord:Let the East and the West, North and South roll along,Sea,Read More

What Thomas Jefferson Ate – Marinated Asparagus

Here is another recipe inspired by our Founding Fathers. Asparagus became widely available in America during Colonial times, and was a particular favorite of ThomasRead More

What Thomas Jefferson Ate – White Bean Soup

Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, has a firmly rooted role in American food history. A naturally curious and creative individual, JeffersonRead More

Abraham Lincoln Apple Bread Pudding

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in a one-room log cabin on Sinking Spring Farm in Hardin County, Kentucky. From humble pioneer beginnings,Read More

Martha Washington’s Preserved Cherries

My patriotic side is officially kicking into high gear. This week I dug out a historical American manuscript that I’ve wanted to read for aRead More