Colonial Kitchen Series: Old Bread in New Ways

During this workshop, participants will explore a variety of bread and baked goods commonly made by European colonists during the 17-18th centuries. Discussion topics will include where people purchased or made their bread, what types of baked items were readily available at that time, and how people would use bread as an ingredient in other recipes.

Hearth cooking will play a key role in making elements of a simple meal using period recipes and techniques, culminating in participants being invited to take home recipes and samples. Suitable for beginners.

Fee: $65 per person, payable by cash or check. Space is limited; reserve your place by calling Crailo at (518) 463-8738. Deadline: 4/8. Snow-date: 4/9.

Presenter: Brittney Belz. Her desire to work in museum interpretation led her to a study of historic clothing and a professional career as a costume designer. After earning a BFS and MFA in Theatre Design and Technology, Brittney worked at professional theatres and colleges across the country. Her research has extended to include more aspects of the domestic experience, including foodways of the early modern era. She teaches at Union College, Schenectady, NY, where her courses cover performance design, history of fashion and dress, and the history of food and society.

You can see her or her work at various museums around the region, from research and recreated historical clothing exhibits to presenting foodways workshops in modern kitchens, historic hearths, and outdoor cooking fires for schools, colleges, and the general public.