An enlightening summary of the traveling and eating habits of Americans on vacation during the Victorian period. 25 recipes; 74 research notes; 10,782 words.
"Victorian Travel and Pleasures of the Table" tells about the occasional wanderlust of the normally home-loving Victorian. Day-trip excursions (usually involving elaborate packed lunches), vacations to the “shore,” mountains, or a natural spring; and temporary moves to a summer abode, were a few of the ways the Victorians brought about a desired change of scenery. En route, and at the destinations, the affluent people of the late 1800's were sure to dine in style. Some of the dishes they savored included “Broiled River Shad,” “Royal Poinciana Pompano with Shrimp Stuffing,” “Mina's Muffins,” and “Ozark Pudding” — all found in "Victorian Travel and Pleasures of the Table," along with 21 other recipes.
"Victorian Travel and Pleasures of the Table" tells about the occasional wanderlust of the normally home-loving Victorian. Day-trip excursions (usually involving elaborate packed lunches), vacations to the “shore,” mountains, or a natural spring; and temporary moves to a summer abode, were a few of the ways the Victorians brought about a desired change of scenery. En route, and at the destinations, the affluent people of the late 1800's were sure to dine in style. Some of the dishes they savored included “Broiled River Shad,” “Royal Poinciana Pompano with Shrimp Stuffing,” “Mina's Muffins,” and “Ozark Pudding” — all found in "Victorian Travel and Pleasures of the Table," along with 21 other recipes.
