Historical Halloween Treats with Eliza A.H. Lord

The Scots-Irish brought Halloween to America and the Appalachians were no stranger to this holiday. Learn how to make a traditional turnip lantern (pumpkins are a newfangled thing), find out the proper way to bob for apples, listen to eerie stories, taste historical “soul cakes,” and make treats like Irish potato “colcannon” and spiced cider in a Dutch oven on the cabin hearth. In case of very hot weather, the cooking projects may be moved to a cooler location than the cabin. Students will take home their turnip lanterns and a printed recipe booklet. Students of this afternoon class may want to bring a picnic lunch and also sign up for the morning “Foraging, Cooking, and Preserving Wild Mushrooms” class.

Students should bring water bottles, snacks, sun protection, and an optional picnic lunch. All other supplies provided. No experience required. Tuition is $75 per student. Class minimum is 5 and maximum is 10. Rain or shine. Students must be at least 18 years of age to enroll. Advance registration is required.