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Ever wonder what people ate hundreds of years ago,
or how they got their food?
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Let's find out with this yummy treat in the LMC!
Johnny
Cakes- for about 8 large cakes
2 cups cornmeal
1 cup hot water
pinch of salt
1. Mix cornmeal and water together until
the
dough stays in a moist ball.
2. Let sit for up to 30 minutes.
3. Make dough into patties.
4. Have your grown-up help with this part!
Cook with butter or oil in frying pan over medium heat.
5. Flip when bottom gets golden brown.
6. Serve warm with butter, honey, salt or other toppings.
Adapted from The First American Cookbook, p. 34
Knights & Queens: Throw a little something in the pot
every day for pottage!
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Food was important to the Ancient Egyptians - even after you died!
Farmers of the world have always kept dinner on the table.
Check out this interactive Farming Website!
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Check out this AWESOME Food Timeline!
This page was created by Michelle Tryggestad
