30+ Strange Foods People From The Victorian Era Actually Ate

Published on 11/29/2022
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Sponge Cake

Okay, so this one isn’t very odd in and of itself, but it was undoubtedly a highly well-liked Victorian dish. We believe you might discover some odd pairings using the cake along with a variety of fruits and preserves.

Sponge Cake

Sponge Cake

It was typically served with a raspberry or strawberry filling, but any fruit, including plums and quinces, was acceptable. That may seem a little odd.

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Egg Wine

This could be compared to eggnog, but without the dairy and with a bit more alcohol. In Victorian England, people enjoyed adding an egg, nutmeg, and sugar to a mixture of wine and sherry before calling it a day.

Egg Wine

Egg Wine

This beverage was served on special occasions. For us, it sounds a little too strange. How many of you would attempt this alcoholic drink?

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