Utensils

The utensils in colonial kitchens were made of brass, tin, pewter, wood or clay. The most affluent planters probably had an occasional boiler or copper and brass, imbedded in brick and mortar, and headed from beneath.  The principal utensil for boiling was the great iron pot which was hung on moving iron racks firmly attached to the chimney-pierce.  During summer, a large part of cooking was done out of doors.

Join this blog for more interesting information about the first patriots to Virginia whose sacrifices and actions led a path to the freedom which ultimately resulted in the American Dream.

Join $30 to subscribe for 3 months to Virginia Pioneers and read old wills on line. Easy.

"Virginia Historical Videos"
"Find your Ancestors on Virginia Pioneers.net"
Follow us via Email

Enter your email address:


Delivered by FeedBurner

Do the Magic Centipede

click here for video