AnnouncementsAuthors, Speakers,...Boston Tea PartyBuildingsCemeteriesChurchesEventsFireFruitlandsFurnitureHistoric PlacesHistoryLibraryMeeting HouseMusicOrganPeopleRecitalsRevolutionary WarSchoolsShaker BuildingsShaker RecipesShakers Shaker RecipesThe 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 RoastAlthough the “meatless diet” only lasted ten years (1837 – 1847), it was observed in most communities, but not strictly…Although the “meatless diet” only lasted ten years (1837 – 1847), it was observed in most communities, but not strictly…Cabbage PieAll vegetables were grown locally; there was a constant succession of different crops.…All vegetables were grown locally; there was a constant succession of different crops.…Halibut in Heavy CreamFor the Shakers, salt water fish was not considered a luxury as it often is today.…For the Shakers, salt water fish was not considered a luxury as it often is today.…ApplesauceThis recipe uses dried apples and concentrated cider.…This recipe uses dried apples and concentrated cider.…Herbade (Hancock Shakers)This is how the Shakers at Hancock Shaker Village made their herbade…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.…This is a refreshing beverage from the Harvard Shaker Village.…Fried Fresh PeachesA recipe from “The Best of Shaker Cooking,” revised and expanded by Amy Bess and Persis Fuller.…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…“It does not seem generally known that the cucumber is one of the most valuable vegetables we raise. It can…Corn RelishCorn relish is a type of condiment made from corn kernels that are typically mixed with various other ingredients. It’s…Corn relish is a type of condiment made from corn kernels that are typically mixed with various other ingredients. It’s…Dried Apple CakeDried apple cake is a delicious dessert made with dried apple pieces as one of its main ingredients. It’s a…Dried apple cake is a delicious dessert made with dried apple pieces as one of its main ingredients. It’s a…
Although the “meatless diet” only lasted ten years (1837 – 1847), it was observed in most communities, but not strictly…
Although the “meatless diet” only lasted ten years (1837 – 1847), it was observed in most communities, but not strictly…
“It does not seem generally known that the cucumber is one of the most valuable vegetables we raise. It can…
“It does not seem generally known that the cucumber is one of the most valuable vegetables we raise. It can…
Corn relish is a type of condiment made from corn kernels that are typically mixed with various other ingredients. It’s…
Corn relish is a type of condiment made from corn kernels that are typically mixed with various other ingredients. It’s…
Dried apple cake is a delicious dessert made with dried apple pieces as one of its main ingredients. It’s a…
Dried apple cake is a delicious dessert made with dried apple pieces as one of its main ingredients. It’s a…
