Cooking with a chafing dish is ancient, but was popular in America, beginning c. 1880s — considered fashionable on dining tables, and a necessity in dorm rooms. The chafing dish is often heated with a fueled wick, yet the dishes became electrified around the turn-of-the-century. Here is a 1904 Chafing Dish Shrimp Wiggle: Travel back to the early 20th century and slow-cook your way to the elegance of dining with a chafing dish. This Shrimp Wiggle recipe brings together succulent shrimp, creamy sauce, and a simple batch of green peas. Experience the nostalgia and sophistication of this classic wiggle on toast, as you recreate this dining tradition that epitomizes the charm of college dorms in a bygone era.
