Every month, the Colonial Cookery and Customs for Kids workshop at the Wilton Historical Society teaches kids in grades 4–8 a Colonial “reciept” (recipe) used in the Connecticut region. While the food cooks, they hear about Colonial manners, morals and way of life.
This Saturday, April 30 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., the children will be making an Amulet of Green Peas. In this case, a Colonial amulet is not a piece of jewelry or a charm; rather it’s a dish of eggs, cream and a vegetable, similar to an omelet. Early peas, picked from the garden, combined with fresh eggs, cream, parsley and onion would have been made by Colonial cooks into an easy and delicious spring offering.
Each month’s workshop will feature relatively simple dishes made with local, seasonal ingredients. The recipes used will be adapted for modern kitchens. This is done for safety reasons, and also so that the attendees can recreate their meals at home. All participants will sample their own cooking and take home recipe cards, as well as any leftovers! The children will learn how a Colonial kitchen would have operated, in order to appreciate the modern conveniences we take for granted. Previous sessions have made bannock cakes, pease porridge and pickles.
The cost to participate is $15 for members, and $25 for non-members. Space is limited, interested participants should register by email or by calling 203.762.7257.
The Wilton Historical Society is located at 224 Danbury Rd..