Mary Gunderson chronicles the journey and food of the Lewis and Clark expedition in her book, The Food Journal of the Lewis and Clark: Recipes for an Expedition. This week on A Taste of the Past, Linda Pelaccio is talking with Mary about the trials and troubles of the Lewis and Clark exploration, and how they ate along the way. Hear how the explorers reacted to seeing buffalo, and how they prepared and preserved buffalo meat. What fruits and greens were available to Lewis and Clark? Learn about the provisions that the explorers brought with them, and why modern American cuisine owes a lot to this one, special trip. Are Lewis and Clark responsible for instant soup? Check out Marys website, History Cooks, for more information on American expedition and food! This program has been sponsored by Bi-Rite Market. Food was survival, and it wasnt always delicious. [22:45] -- Mary Gunderson on A Taste of the Past
Mary Gunderson chronicles the journey and food of the Lewis & Clark expedition in her book, The Food Journal of the Lewis & Clark: Recipes for an Expedition. This week on A Taste of the Past, Linda Pelaccio is talking with Mary about the trials and troubles of the Lewis & Clark exploration, and how they ate along the way. Hear how the explorers reacted to seeing buffalo, and how they prepared and preserved buffalo meat. What fruits and greens were available to Lewis & Clark? Learn about the provisions that the explorers brought with them, and why modern American cuisine owes a lot to this one, special trip. Are Lewis & Clark responsible for instant soup? Check out Mary’s website, History Cooks, for more information on American expedition and food! This program has been sponsored by Bi-Rite Market.
— Mary Gunderson on A Taste of the Past