How Early 20th Century Cooks Kept Grape Must Sweet for Years
Before refrigeration, home cooks used rapid heat and a resin seal to keep unfermented grape must sweet for years. Here is how the technique worked.
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Food History & Culture Yeast in the Home Kitchen: A History
From ancient fermentation to the compressed cakes that transformed baking: explore the history of yeast and why early 20th-century recipes insisted on fresh.
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Food History & Culture Salt, Smoke, and Cold: How Food Was Preserved Before Refrigeration
Before refrigerators, kitchens relied on salt, smoke, acid, and cold to keep food safe. These were not workarounds — they were precise, tested techniques.