Introducing My New Book!
Cooking Maryland's Way: Voices of a Diverse Cuisine
In 1963, the Hammond-Harwood House Association published Maryland’s Way, The Hammond-Harwood House Cook Book, which includes over 700 recipes sourced from centuries-old manuscript recipe books and contributions from Marylanders from across the state. Since its inception over 60 years ago, it has sold over 100,000 copies and is still in demand today. In the new companion book, Cooking Maryland's Way: Voices of a Diverse Cuisine, food historian Joyce M. White, supported by several contributing authors, reflects on the chief cultural influences of Maryland's early foundational cuisine: Native American, African American, German, and British. Extensive research on both the foods and their method of preparation brings the history of Maryland’s diverse cuisine into sharp focus. Voices of key individuals who shaped Maryland's early culinary history are also resurrected. They include those of indigenous Marylanders; African Americans such as Sybby Grant, Agnes Moody, Lucy Smith, and Joseph Peterson; and German immigrants such as Shinah Solomon Etting. In sharing their stories and those of others, this new volume pays tribute to the legacy of early Maryland’s skilled culinary artisans.
HISTORIC FAUX FOOD DISPLAYS AT WASHINGTON IRVING'S SUNNYSIDE
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Caitlin Monaco, Curatorial Coordinator at Historic Hudson Valley
Offerings
Food History Consulting
Consulting services for historic sites & museum with accurate portrayals of food service and dining styles.
Faux Food
Historically accurate reproduction display foods, drinks, and cleaning products available through the Historic Faux Food Shop via individual consultations.
Educational Presentations
Virtual lectures on a wide range of food history topics such as chocolate, tea, Maryland foods, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more are available. A limited number of in-person presentations are also available.
Historic Food
Portal to hundreds of historic recipes as well as articles and videos about historic foods.
The Great Maryland Recipe Hunt
In honor of the 60th anniversary of the publications of Maryland's Way, Hammond-Harwood House Cook Book in 1963, historians are collecting recipes to produce a new Maryland's Way companion cookbook that will document and preserve the diversity of Maryland's continually evolving cuisine.
Whether your family's ties to Maryland date back centuries or just a few years, we want to know about the recipes that celebrate your family history & traditions. Submit yours to
Contact Joyce White
Contact Joyce to discuss booking a presentation, providing your site with food history consulting services and/or faux display foods for display, or to inquire about other ways to collaborate.