Shaker Recipes

The Harvard Historical Society organizes open houses regularly. In June 2022, the members prepared a few Shaker Recipes that could be tasted during a special “Shaker Open House”.

Pea Roast

Although the “meatless diet” only lasted ten years (1837 – 1847), it was observed in most communities, but not strictly…

Cabbage Pie

All vegetables were grown locally; there was a constant succession of different crops.…

Halibut in Heavy Cream

For the Shakers, salt water fish was not considered a luxury as it often is today.…

Applesauce

This recipe uses dried apples and concentrated cider.…

Herbade (Hancock Shakers)

This is how the Shakers at Hancock Shaker Village made their herbade…

Herbade (Harvard Shakers)

This is a refreshing beverage from the Harvard Shaker Village.…

Fried Fresh Peaches

A recipe from “The Best of Shaker Cooking,” revised and expanded by Amy Bess and Persis Fuller.…

Cucumber Salad

“It does not seem generally known that the cucumber is one of the most valuable vegetables we raise. It can…

Corn Relish

Corn relish is a type of condiment made from corn kernels that are typically mixed with various other ingredients. It’s…

Dried Apple Cake

Dried apple cake is a delicious dessert made with dried apple pieces as one of its main ingredients. It’s a…