Tag Archives: 18th century

Journeymen’s Strike: Feeding the Revolution XVIII

Posted on 15 April 2026 by carlton_bach

From 23 to 25 August of 1791, the city of Hamburg was filled with songs and old-world pageantry. Processions of journeymen paraded through the streets to music, waving flags and green boughs. The Honourable Council was terrified. Just a few … Continue reading →

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Feeding the Revolution: Illicit Venison

Posted on 8 February 2026 by carlton_bach

Picture the scene: A business premises owned by a fence turned snitch, surrounded by militarised law enforcement in massive numbers. A gang of violent criminals is cornered, their escape foiled, their weapons sabotaged. After a vicious gunfight, they are arrested … Continue reading →

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Ginger Crunchies

Posted on 16 October 2023 by carlton_bach

While researching the Erdbeerkuchen’s ancestry, I stumbled over a recipe in the Brandenburgisches Kochbuch of 1723 (II.192) that I found interesting: Salty Fritters (Kuechlein) with Drinks Prepare a good dough and take good flour on a table, pour warm milk … Continue reading →

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