Founding Foodies
This staple food, often served mashed or in stews, was a major part of 19th century diets, especially in Ireland
Potato
This cold dessert, churned by hand in wooden buckets with rock salt and ice, became a summer favourite
Ice cream
This basic tool, used for eating and serving food, was traditionally made of wood, bone or metal in the early 1800s
Fork
This piece of clothing, often worn by both men and women, was used to support the waist nd shape the figure- especially in the early 1800s
Corset
In the 1800s this form of entertainment, which involved people attending staged performances, was a significant cultural trend and precursor to modern theater
Opera
This sweet spread, made from boiling fruit and sugar, became popular for breakfast and preserving fruit
jam
This cake, often served at weddings or large celebrations was made with layers of fruit nuts and spices soaked in alcohol
Fruitcake
In the 1800s, this utensil, which was commonly used for cutting meat, had a longer blade and pointed tip, unlike the rounded knives used earlier
Dinner Knife
This precious metal, which was popular for rings, brooches, and necklaces, in the 1800s was often paired with diamonds for a luxurious look
Gold
In the 1800s this popular drink became an important part of britisg culture
In the 1800s, this sweet spread made from crushed peanuts and sugar became increasingly popular in the US
Peanut butter
Before electric mixers, this fluffy dessert made from whipped egg whites and sugar was carefully baked to form a crisp outside and soft inside
meringue
This dining accessory, a specialized spoon often used for broth, was larger than a regular spoon and had a deep bowl to accommodate, the dish's volume
Soup sppon
In the 1800s, women commonly wore these tall, soft and often decorated headpieces, especially for formal events
bonnets
Written by Jane Austen in 1813, this novel is a love story between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy
Pride and Prejudice
During the 1800s, this dish made with mashed potatoes and meat, often beef or lamb became a staple comfort food in Britain and Ireland
Shepherds pie
Often associated with holiday baking, this cookie, made with butter and decorated with icing, became widely popular during the Victorian era
Shortbread cookies
In the 1800s dinner setting, this drinking vessel was placed above the knife and spoon used for drinking a particular alcohol
Wine glass
In the 1800s, this accessory was not only used for cooling, but also as a symbol of social status, with intricute designs in lace or silk
Fans
This new type of transportation, invented in the early 1800s, allowed people to travel quickly across land
Steam locomotive
This method of preserving food by packing it in salt or vinegar was especially common in the 1800s, helping to store vegetables like cucumbers for winter
Pickling
In 1867 this company introduced the first mass-produced chocolate bar, making chocolate more accessible to the general public
Nestle
In the 1800s, this item was placed at the center of a formal table setting and used to serve rolls and butter
Bread plate
Wealthy women in the 1800s sometimes used this flower-based water, known for its scent and skin-cleansing properties, as a beauty aid.
Rosewater
This novel by Charles Dickens, first published in 1837 includes this famous quote, "Please, sir, I want some more."
Oliver Twist