Describes the kinds of foods grown and prepared by the Pilgrims during their first years in America, and their dependence upon Native people to ward off starvation. Includes recipes.
General Note
Includes glossary and index.
Content Note
The English arrive in America -- Native Americans to the rescue -- The first Thanksgiving -- Recipe : baked butternut squash -- The first ten years -- Cooking -- Baking -- Meats and vegetables -- Recipe : New England mashed turnips -- Fruits and desserts -- Recipe : Pi[l]grims' honey apples -- Drinks -- Recipe : maple-ginger tea -- Family meals.