
Want to eat like the Founding Fathers this July 4th? How to incorporate their favorite foods into your holiday
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Learn from a food historian what Washington, Jefferson, Franklin and Adams actually ate with historical recipes, including hoecakes, apple pandowdy and 18th century mushroom catchup.
"Rumor has it Ben Franklin had a soft spot for turtle soup, a Philadelphia staple of the era." "Recreating these historic dishes isn't just a culinary exercise – it's a way to connect with the roots of American hospitality and storytelling." Andrea Margolis is a lifestyle writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Readers can follow her on X at @andreamargs or send story tips to andrea.margolis@fox.com.
George Washington's favorite foods included hoecakes, cherries and fish, along with hazelnuts, hickory nuts and walnuts, Politz said.
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