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Fiendish Thingy

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3. And beer.

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Sun Aug 27, 2023, 01:33 PM

Aug 2023

In the 1700’s, Beer was considered the standard breakfast beverage, like Orange juice is now.

For the poor working class, who didn’t live or work on farms, beer was breakfast.

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Interesting History of Menfolk in 1700s nt delisen Aug 2023 #1

Yes, it would be good to know what women ate as well. They likely cooked appalachiablue Aug 2023 #2

And beer. Fiendish Thingy Aug 2023 #3

Yep, beer was brewed, heated and killed some of the germs too. appalachiablue Aug 2023 #4

Ah, Jon Townsends PJMcK Aug 2023 #5

Your wife has good taste, I'm new to Jon's videos and am delighted by them, appalachiablue Aug 2023 #6