This video is dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. He described himself as a son of nature and organized the Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the size of the nation. Jefferson commissioned the Lewis and Clark expedition of the newly acquired territory. He gave detailed instructions on how to keep field journals. This expedition and others provided critical information for the survival of American Pioneers.
This is not a re-enactment. Instead, I use modern materials when following traditional methods. I carry a spear (Cold Steel Bushman blade) that is reminiscent of the spontoon that Lewis used to kill an attacking grizzly bear. (For safety, I put a sheath on the blade). I also carry a bedroll and haversack as was common during the Civil War era. The bedroll includes, a wool blanket, extra clothing, a candle lantern and tarp. The tarp is made made from a modern fabric: Cordura (custom made by The Hidden Woodsmen), rather than canvas. My military surplus haversack contains food and other supplies.
I demonstrate a simple way to make English Muffins over a campfire. Thomas Jefferson described these muffins as “a great luxury.” I adapted the recipe from 1) the “receipt for Monticello Muffins” www.monticello.... , 2) The Food Journal of Lewis and Clark, Recipes for an Expedition by Mary Gunderson, 2003 and 3) Grandmother Kramm’s 1920s English Muffin Recipe.
Combine and dissolve: 1/4 cup starter (or 1 pkg yeast), 1 cup water, 2 tsp dry milk, 1tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt. Add to above 1. 5 cups flour and stir. Flour a wood plank and knead until smooth. Place in well greased bowl, cover and set aside until dough doubles (4 to 8 hours, depending on temperature). Form into 4 or 5 muffins, powder with flour and cook on ungreased pan until brown on both sides. Place on rack near cool part of fire until thoroughly baked.
Yaupon Tea tastes similar to green tea. Yaupon (Ilex vomiteria) is the only plant in North America that contains caffeine. It was used by Native Americans in purification rituals. For additional information see my video, "Ancient Beverage Promotes Purity, Peace and Friendship" • Ancient Beverage Promo... .
References:
The Jefferson Monticello: www.monticello....
Monticello English Muffins: revolutionarypi.... , www.monticello.... , www.monticello.... , The Food Journal of Lewis & Clark, Recipes for an Expedition by Mary Gunderson, 2003
Monticello Bean Soup: toriavey.com/to....
Lewis and Clark Expedition: www.archives.g.... , lewisandclarkjo.... , www.monticello.... , Undaunted Courage by Stephen E. Ambrose, 2003
How to Camp Out, Advice from a Civil War Veteran, John M. Gould, 1877, www.gutenberg.o....
The Prairie Traveler Handbook, Overland Expeditions published by the US War Department (Randolph B Marcy), 1851,1861. www.kancoll.org... , www.civilwarsig.... This publication became a key handbook for thousands of Americans wanting to cross the continent.
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23 фев 2016
