About Pioneer America – Recipes and Herbs from the 1800s by Douglas M. Dubrish
Walk into a home with the smell of fresh bread in the oven and you will hear: “That smells good!” That tried and true recipe is in this book. Pioneers were seeking a new life, with promise, in a new land. They lived each day by inspiration, with ingenuity and imagination becoming prominent cornerstones of their pioneer households. Within these pages are the recipes that contain the herbs that carried American pioneers through their daily life. There are 5 basic herbs: Summer Savory, Marjoram, Parsley, Sage and Thyme. This book is a useful reminder of what nourished our ancestors along with poultices, plasters, and infusions that they used when no Doctor was available. Always seek a competent professional physician – our ancestors didn’t have them. Also included is an awesome pie crust recipe and wonderful homemade bread recipes – both white and wheat. The heritage of all our pioneer men and women live on in each of us. This book is a useful reminder of what nourished our ancestors along with over 20 recipes, poultices, plasters, and infusions that they used when no Doctor was available. This book is a great recipe resource for daily use, and a wonderful link to our historical past.
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Author Bio:
Douglas M. Dubrish, a Michigan native who graduated cum laude from The U of NY Excelsior College, majoring in Business Administration. It is noteworthy to mention that Dubrish is a veteran of the US Air Force and had served as an Air Traffic Controller. Furthermore, he worked with the National Weather Service, issuing media statements on severe weather conditions such as Flood Advisories, Hurricane Information, and more. Additionally, Dubrish has a notable reputation as a historian, researcher, and culture writer, with 18 family histories and an increasing number of nonfiction books to his credit. His books, including “Family Found – The DNA Journey,” “Christianity and Reincarnation,” and “Death and Back – where did I go?” are highly recommended self-awareness books.