Whenever possible, we enjoy adding a culinary dimension to our standard musical and visual fare; here are some useful recipes and resources:

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  Hardtack (1861)
  ~ The American Table supplies this simple recipe and background information drawn from John D. Billings’ Hardtack & Coffee.  (Billings’ book provides much useful information about food in Union camps…)
• MORE Civil War recipes from The American Table >>
• Hardtack [Wikipedia]
  ~ (If you’re still hungry for more…)
• “Food in the Civil War” [www.us-civilwar.com]
  ~ Numerous useful recipes, including:
  — “Plain Irish Stew for 50 Men”
  — “Scrap Stock”
  — “Small Birds”, and more.
• “Civil War Recipes” [www.totalgettysburg.com]
  ~ Detailed directions for diverse delicacies.
• “Recipes” [www.CivilWarZone.com]
  ~ Yet fancier fare for famished reenactors…