United States of America, 20th Century Max Miller 10/27/26 United States of America, 20th Century Max Miller 10/27/26

Houdini’s Bread and Butter Custard

Houdini’s own recipe for his favorite dessert: a simple but delicious egg custard with a bread and butter crust

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British Isles, 20th Century, WWII Max Miller 10/20/26 British Isles, 20th Century, WWII Max Miller 10/20/26

WWII British Corned Beef Stew

Rather salty, but not terrible, stew made from WWII British rations

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British Isles, 20th Century, WWII Max Miller 10/20/26 British Isles, 20th Century, WWII Max Miller 10/20/26

WWII British Military Ration Scones

Surprisingly tasty scones made from hard military biscuits

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North Africa & the Near East, 19th Century Max Miller 10/13/26 North Africa & the Near East, 19th Century Max Miller 10/13/26

Baklava

Flaky, buttery pastry layered with your choice of pistachios, almonds, or hazelnuts and soaked in a honey syrup

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Russia, 16th Century Max Miller 10/6/26 Russia, 16th Century Max Miller 10/6/26

Kvass

Lightly effervescent, lightly alcoholic fermented beverage that tastes like you’re drinking a good loaf of dark rye bread

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Mexico, 19th Century Max Miller 9/22/26 Mexico, 19th Century Max Miller 9/22/26

Salsa de Chile Macho

Dried chile salsa made with pulque, a fermented drink made from agave

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Mexico, 16th Century Max Miller 9/22/26 Mexico, 16th Century Max Miller 9/22/26

Aztec Salsa

Salsa as would have been made by the Aztecs with lightly charred tomatoes and chiles

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Italy, 20th Century, WWII Max Miller 9/15/26 Italy, 20th Century, WWII Max Miller 9/15/26

WWII Italian Military Carrots

Carrots sauteed in garlic-flavored lard from the Italian garrison ration at the beginning of the war

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Italy, 20th Century, WWII Max Miller 9/15/26 Italy, 20th Century, WWII Max Miller 9/15/26

WWII Italian Military Pasta

Oily but delicious pasta from the Italian garrison ration at the beginning of the war

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Rome, Ancient Max Miller 9/8/26 Rome, Ancient Max Miller 9/8/26

Roman Mustard

Hand-ground mustard made with plenty of honey

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France, Medieval Max Miller 9/8/26 France, Medieval Max Miller 9/8/26

Medieval Mustard

Hand-ground mustard made with warm spices

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British Isles, 18th Century Max Miller 9/1/26 British Isles, 18th Century Max Miller 9/1/26

Potted Meat

Spreadable spiced roast beef, originally used as a way to preserve leftovers

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Caribbean, 20th Century Max Miller 8/28/26 Caribbean, 20th Century Max Miller 8/28/26

Piña Colada

A boozier, less creamy, and less sweet version of the tropical favorite, and a modern one that is everything I want in a piña colada

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North Africa & the Near East, Ancient Max Miller 8/25/26 North Africa & the Near East, Ancient Max Miller 8/25/26

Sumerian Date Cheesecake

One possible version of a cake eaten in Ancient Sumer with a flavor akin to a British steamed pudding

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Italy, Medieval Max Miller 8/18/26 Italy, Medieval Max Miller 8/18/26

Medieval Cherry Cheesecake

Pureed cherries with fresh cheese, spices, and rose in a buttery crust

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United States of America, 19th Century Max Miller 8/14/26 United States of America, 19th Century Max Miller 8/14/26

Old-Fashioned Old Fashioned

Cocktails from the beginning of the 19th century with nutmeg, and one from the end of the 19th century with lemon peel

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United States of America, 20th Century, WWII Max Miller 8/11/26 United States of America, 20th Century, WWII Max Miller 8/11/26

K-1 Defense Biscuits

Bland ration biscuits made to specifications from 1942

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United States of America, 20th Century, WWII Max Miller 8/4/26 United States of America, 20th Century, WWII Max Miller 8/4/26

B Ration Pineapple Milk

Smooth, creamy pineapple milk made from B Ration ingredients

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United States of America, 20th Century, WWII Max Miller 8/4/26 United States of America, 20th Century, WWII Max Miller 8/4/26

B Ration Apple Cranberry Sauce

Simple and delicious apple cranberry sauce using dehydrated apple nuggets

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United States of America, 20th Century, WWII Max Miller 8/4/26 United States of America, 20th Century, WWII Max Miller 8/4/26

B Ration Vienna Sausage and Beans

Beans cooked with bacon in a tomato sauce with Vienna sausages, as it would have been served from field kitchens in WWII

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