1870s

Step into the culinary time machine and journey back to the flavorful world of the 1870s in the United States. As the nation continued to rebuild and expand after the Civil War, the kitchen landscape underwent a remarkable transformation, influenced by factors such as industrialization, immigration, and the growing interest in cooking schools. Cookbooks became windows into the evolving tastes and culinary practices of the time, while new inventions and developments in food production revolutionized the way Americans cooked and ate. Join us as we explore the vibrant food developments, influential cookbooks, and delectable recipes that defined the American culinary scene of the 1870s, capturing the essence of this dynamic era in the founding of the Boston Cooking School.