Tag Archives: July 4

Got Strawberries? Make Punch!

Posted on June 24, 2018 by heritagerecipebox

In colonial America, punch usually referred to a rum drink, served in a bowl that was imported from China if you were wealthy. The temperance movement inspired recipes for non-alcoholic punches and made the punch bowl a staple of everything … Continue reading →

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‘Something a Little Exotic’ to Grill

Posted on July 3, 2016 by heritagerecipebox

Americans have long celebrated July 4 with picnics but they didn’t always grill hamburgers and hot dogs. The Food Timeline reports that at various times in history, Americans served whole, broiled hogs; cold meats; salmon with new potatoes and green peas; and “temperance” … Continue reading →

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A soggy dessert recipe from Eleanor Roosevelt

Posted on July 3, 2015 by heritagerecipebox

My quest to make another U.S. President-inspired July 4 recipe started out promisingly enough when I found First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt’s contribution to The All American Cookbook: Favorite Recipes of Famous Persons.

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All-American Corn Soup from 19th U.S. President and “Lemonade Lucy”

Posted on June 29, 2015 by heritagerecipebox

The upcoming July 4 holiday inspired me to look back at recipes from U.S. Presidents for alternatives to unimaginative menus of hot dogs, hamburgers and potato salad.

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Red, White and Rhubarb Crisp

Posted on July 5, 2014 by heritagerecipebox

I expected rhubarb to be out of season by now, but in western New York, this plant still thrives, perhaps due to the winter of the Arctic vortex and the cool spring afterwards. So I scrapped my plans for my … Continue reading →

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