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The ‘1776 diet’: Colonists’ alcohol consumption was ‘staggering,’ and historians want you to know

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traditions using ingredients available in North America, the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC) reported.

Indigenous peoples introduced corn to the colonists, and it became a core ingredient in many of their recipes. Beans, squash, and potatoes were among the other crops that became incorporated into colonial cooking, according continue reading …

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