Cooking Dinner 200 Years Ago - 1800s America - Summer 

More than just entertaining, this is quite useful training for if and when things go sideways. Justine's satisfied smile is icing on the cake.

Cooking in the 18th and early 19th centuries may seem bland as far as the seasonings go but it makes up for it 10 fold with the freshness & quality of ingredients, plus the method of cooking them. You can transform a cheap cut of meat into something incredible if you slow cook it over hours over a fire. It is really something that you have to experience to believe. Below I have translated the recipes into modern directions so that you may enjoy them at home. Thank you for watching and for being here! Huckleberry Pie, Justine's 3 cups of huckleberries 3/4 cup sugar The zest from 1 lemon 1.5 tablespoons cinnamon 0.5 teaspoons nutmeg 2 pie crusts top and bottom, your favorite recipe 2 tablespoons of flour In a saucepan combine your berries, spices, flour, sugar & lemon zest. Simmer for half an hour until the fruit forms a syrup. You may need to add a dash of water, depending on what variety of huckleberries that you use, if you notice that the syrup is too dry. Line a pie plate with paste, pour in the above prepared filling. Cover it with another paste. Cut a ventilation slit on top and sprinkle with sugar. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 40 minutes. Let sit for at least an hour before enjoying. You will love it! Roast Chicken, 1829 1 chicken Toasted or stale bread, 3 cups worth, or approximately 4 medium sized bread rolls 0.25 cups of butter, softened + another tablespoon for placing on top of the chicken Salt & pepper to taste (don't be afraid to be generous with it) Slice your bread up into small cubes. In a deep bowl toss the bread with butter, salt & pepper till well mixed. Generously season your chicken with salt & pepper. Stuff your chicken with the seasoned bread. Lay your chicken down breast up in a deep roasting pan or cast iron dish. Sprinkle any remaining bread around the chicken. Put another tablespoon of butter on top of the chicken before covering and baking at 300 degrees for 1-1.5 hours depending on the size of your chicken. Mine took 1.5 hours as he was big. To Fry Eggplants, 1837 3 skinny purple eggplants, or 1 large one 3 eggs 0.5 cups of bread crumbs Salt & pepper to taste (or pepper only if you are going to soak them in salt water, as is mentioned below). Lard, enough for frying + 1 tablespoon of butter Slice your eggplants half an inch thick into medallions. Add salt and pepper into your bread crumbs then mix well. Crack your eggs into a bowl and whisk till smooth. Dunk your eggplant into the egg, then into the bread crumbs till well coated. In a deep pot melt your lard + 1 tablespoon of butter on medium heat till they are liquid. Fry the eggplants till they are shriveled and golden, or 5-10 minutes. Drain on a rag of excess grease. * A note regarding the above recipe (or receipt as they used to be called). The original recipe recommends soaking the eggplant in salt water to remove the "bitter flavor." Eggplant was not generally regarded as a good flavor for people in the early 1800s. Some people still do not care for it. If you enjoy its flavor then there is no need to soak it. If you are curious and would like to soak it in salt water before frying then cut them up into medallions and soak in a bowl of water that has had a few spoonful's of salt added for 1-2 hours. Drain and pat dry. If you have soaked them then there is no need to add salt into the bread crumbs as they will have naturally retained some of that saltiness. I did not soak them.

My 3 year old thinks you are snow white in a cottage.😂 We like to watch your videos sometimes before her nap. It helps her relax.

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I love your videos! I always wonder how you clean your dishes and rags afterwards- especially tricky items like your straw whisk. I’d love to see an “after the meal” cleanup video. Thanks for sharing your passion!!!

Your videos never fail to bring me a sense of comfort and peace. Life seemed so simple back then 💕

The chicken, the eggplant, and the pie all look so delicious, Justine! Frying eggplants is the best way to eat eggplant, in my opinion. Excellent video, as always! 😊

Little tip: Always leave the sliced eggplants in a salty cold water like 30 minutes before cook and fry them. This way, the bitterness of the eggplant will be gone.

Looks awesome. Nothing like food cooked on an open fire.

Huckleberries are super easy to grow from seed. I have gotten annual seeds, as opposed to a perennial plant, and they sprout up like mad.

Good God she is so good for what this country needs.

Justine, would you do a video if you have not done so already about how to use a hearth fireplace for cooking what you're looking for in the coals, when to add more logs onto the fire? I just find this fascinating that you're able to do this with such great results so you have some knowledge there to do it. I know you're not sneaking and putting it into a regular oven.. 😮😅. I seriously am interested in this and would be curious to know how it's done.

That is a meal fit for a king! The pie looks delicious and the chicken outstanding. Mama and Grandma used to fry squash like you fried the egg plant except they used corn meal rather than bread crumbs. You out did yourself Justine!

I just discovered this channel recently, and it has become one of my favorites. Thank you for this great, interesting content. A much simpler life is very appealing to me.

These Videos are so satisfying!!! 🎉 Edit : Love the kitty! 🐈‍⬛ Looks like my baby Onyx!

Great asmr video with all the pleasant sounds of cooking. What a delicious meal. All favorites to have. I would definitely make this.

I love your smile Justine after you taste what you made 😊

That satisfied look on your face with that bite of pie was so sweet Justine! Looks like a delicious meal!

Justtine, I sooooo ENJOY your videos. You have inspired me to cook over fire outside with my kids and we have made several of your recipes. Some of the recipes, I have cooked by conventional stove too. Best way to combine history with homeschooling! Makes the experience (and learning), such fun and delicious for my kids! Thank you for all you do! God Bless!

No doubt it was a LOT of hard work to live 200 years ago. But they also lived honestly, meaning no TV, no cell phones, no Xboxes, no - gasp! - RU-vid - to keep them entertained. It was reading books and singing songs after your chores were done.

I might sound weird but I find it so sad to cook for so long such delicious food to finally enjoy it... stood up. Have a seat ahah !

I love these wholesome asmr videos.

I love huckleberries! Jams, preserves, pies, ice cream, syrup and candy! One of the highlights of my annual trips to Montana is stopping to get a whole bunch of huckleberry foods to last the year!

These videos make me want to move back to Missouri from Texas. Love the natural sounds of the kitchen and birds of the region. ❤️

I love your fireplace stove. All of that beautiful cast iron. It must be very warm in the summer, but wonderful when it's cold.

Love the recipes! We don't have Huckleberries in Australia, looks like Blueberry pie. Delicious regardless. Also love seeing Mish mish. I have the exact same looking cat named Furie! Wish I could send a pic of my cat. He's black with the same eyes. Belated Happy Birthday Ron!

I never watch this on an empty stomach. It drives me crazy if I do. Great video as always, thanks.

Very beautiful apron matches the eggplant and the huckleberries.❤😊❤ The dinner looks yummy too.❤

I'm sure I'd give up anything to live like this 😭❤️

Mish Mish is so handsome ❤

It's always wonderful to watch your Videos, so many greetings from Brunswick in Germany and please stay safe 🙂

What a great looking meal, I love the simplicity of it. Once again, a great video on historical cooking, thank you for all your hard work. God bless you both.

Looks delicious. The pie is unique. Not everyone would have access to a huckleberry bush. Thanks for sharing.

I so look forward to these weekly video’s! You and Ron make Wednesday even better! I’d be very interested in videos that highlighted outdoor cooking on the really hot days. The days it’s really uncomfortable to cook in the cabin. And I’ve always been intrigued with the outdoor oven that Ron built. You both are phenomenal people!

I'm truly love the nature and this style of living just adorable and love this too 💝💟

Kittie helping with good energy ❤️❤️❤️😺

This meal looks phenomenal, Justine! You are a pie crust genius. Way prettier than a store bought crust from a modern day oven. Have a wonderful Chew & Chat with Ron. Catch you both later or in the morning! Have a blessed week. xoxo

This is very impressive considering how hot it is where you are. The food looks delicious and I have to add I love your dress and the fact that there are no Huckleberry stains on the apron. Cheers from the pacific northwest. Canada side.

YES!!! This is a video I've been waiting for her to do. Yes, just simple salt & pepp but that's ok. Inlove how this woman cooks with fire to perfection everytime. Love this channel 😊👍💕

I learned how to cook on a wood stove and over, later in a fireplace. I can also cook over an open fire or a camp fire. I have a fire full set of cast iron cookware that I know how to use and my mom taught me how to cook without recipes. I love this channel because it reminds of my childhood.

Looks very good great work you guys❤

Great fun watching these videos. Justine makes everything look delicious and easy. Love her outfits.

That’s a fabulous meal, and Mish Mish is so sweet!

Love watching your cooking show!

To the person reading this: Even though I don’t know you, I wish you the best of what life has to offer

Wow!! That looks wonderful I could almost smell and taste it!! ❤😊

We do that with eggplant but we bake them in the oven. Slice thinner, dip in egg and seasoned breadcrumbs and bake. We call them eggplant cookies. Yummy! Your whole meal looks wonderful. I love roasted chicken.

No plastic in this kitchen - Yay!. That pie looks delicious and I want a piece please. The chicken is to die for and that seasoned bread is amazing. I am going to do my stuffing like this from now on. Healthy and delightful cooking Justine. Love to puss puss. Carole from New Zealand.

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I love all of the cast iron! (Not so much cleaning it) it cooks so well. I am also in love with MishMish! ❤

Looks fan-freakin-tastic 🤤

Oh so delicious looking! Bet the cabin smells wonderful!

I never asked huckleberries before. I will have to see if I can find them… your chicken and eggplant looked delicious. Love your videos! 🥰💕❤️👍👍

i can live here forever the place is beautiful ❤ the good old days😊

Always a pleasure to watch you cook

I just love this. They may have even served the pie with freshly skimmed cream, thick and rich. And this is exactly how my mom fried eggplant and zucchini!

Been enjoying your content for a while but just recently subscribed. This is very cool to watch and learn- thanks

Nice meal, yet easy🎉good job Justine, Ron will be thrilled😅pie is a dream👍

Oh YUM! Thank you Justine! What a perfect meal!

You make it look so easy Justine!! 👏🏻🩷

It looks wonderful as usual, Justine. Love the channel.

When the power grid fails, I want Ron & Justine as my neighbors lol.

Love your videos I love learning about the old days!!

I truly still k when it comes to putting pie shells together, I love how you used the fork, I'm gonna try this next time

Looks really good. I always look forward to your awesome videos.

Justine, i LOVE watching your videos!! I hope Ron appreciates all you do!! ❤

Cat's on the table again! LOL Love the channel

This is a really elegant meal. It looks amazing. I really enjoy, and learn, from your videos. Thanks for sharing!

Your videos are so relaxing☺️

Always a pleasure watching your videos 💖

I so enjoy your video’s you make cooking in the fireplace look so easy

So not even two minutes in, I had to do a search for "types of huckleberries" as whatever you grow in Missouri is nothing like what I grew up on in Idaho (apparently ours are Mountain Huckleberries), and I know you probably aren't off your rocker with foraging. Learned something new today!

I love this meal! Chicken is always delicious, I love eggplant-usually make it differently (Baba ghanoush)) And this pie looks fantastic 😋-can’t wait to try it myself😁

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Another delicious meal prepared by Justine 🤤

Huckleberries look just like blueberries, huh how neat! ❤ As always everything looks so delicious!

The sweet black cat in the little forest cottage warming up by the fire 🥺🥺🥺 i love this so much

Very relaxing to watch and informative. Thank you for what you do.

You are my favourite channel of all time, keep up your amazing work. It’s a pure joy to listen to & so peaceful! Sending Love from Montreal, Canada X.

That chicken looked fantastic, and you have my mouth watering over that pie!

Looks amazing as always 🎉

My mouth watered when you cut a slice of that pie.

I love your videos. They make we want to time travel!!!! Plus your kitty is precious!! These videos are so cozy.

I like the way you flex your knuckles before mixing the stale bread like your ready to go in to fight! 😂 Looks delicious, every dish but especially that chicken 🤤

Justine, I always thought huckleberries grew only in Montana. Silly me. Your pie, and everything, looks beyond wonderful. Thank you for a delightful video. Love your purple dress to ‘coordinate’ with the huckleberries.

Everything looked delicious, but you did a great job on that pie!

Thank you for bing in my home every night As I’m cooking Dinner you bring to my life so much contentment, especially when you and your boyfriend Say a Prayer before you Guys eat. so special. Thank you for sharing

This looks so delicious. I absolutely love fried eggplant...Never had huckleberry but I'm sure I'd like the pie. The chicken looked yummy as well. Was the eggplant fried in oil or lard? Great Video, Keep up the good work!

Wonderful full meal Justine! Did you know that there are blue huckleberries as the ones you used and also red huckleberries also used to make tarts and pies as well. I am not sure what the red ones taste like? I am presuming maybe like a raspberry or something? It is also interesting that eggplant was called "eggplant" back 200 years ago as well according to the receipt shown at the end. In England, eggplants are called "aubergine"

2:08 the kitty see you cooking ❤ just adorable ❤❤❤

Absolutely love it. I would love to see a tour of your farm and garden. I would also love to see gardening videos...maybe another channel? 😁

Love watching your videos. You look great 😊 Cant wait to see up coming Autumn recipes, & spooky halloween food 👻

Greetings from Montana 👋😊I swear I could smell the chicken and stuffing through the screen!! It looks amazingly delicious….and huckleberry pie for dessert!! You are definitely speakin’ my language 😊🤣Thank you for another fantastic dinner idea! Blessings to you and Ron ❤🇺🇸❤🇺🇸❤🇺🇸

I couldn't do that in my modern kitchen. Very impressive thanks for sharing

I love your beautiful purple and white outfit, Justine! It’s really lovely. I wish we could all just go back to dressing in a lovely way like this.

Hi Justine, can you please tell me what huckleberries are?? I’ve never heard of them before. Perhaps, it’s because I live in Illinois 😂😂. These are my favorite video’s and the ones I watch the most. I absolutely love the silence with you cooking and making your dishes❤. So much easier to concentrate on how you do your prep and cook on an open fire. Thank you so much for sharing these quiet moments with you 💕🙏🙏

I made the roast chicken for dinner on Labor Day with the “stuffing” and my family loved it!! I did add sweet potatoes and onions on the bottom of the pan as I had to feed 5 of us, so wanted it to stretch.

Looks delicious, love it! 👍😃✌️🇺🇸💪❤️

It's truly wonderful to acquire this knowledge.

I wish I could live her life and live in a log cabin and cook over in a fireplace and live a better life than we are here. Justine is a fabulous early American cook. Love watching her cook and bake 😻