30+ Strange Foods People From The Victorian Era Actually Ate

Published on 11/29/2022
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Snail Water

Okay, so we talked about snail soup, but the Victorians also drank other liquids made from this little, slimy animal. This was merely a more robust snail broth rather than adding butter and other ingredients to the snails.

Snail Water

Snail Water

This dish was straightforward but satisfying and a less expensive alternative to the soup that even those with limited resources could eat. A large, old glass of snail water, please?

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Roast Badger

There are numerous animals that we simply would not consider eating in this day and age, but they were considered fair game in earlier times. The badger could be one of them. Although we are certain that they are still consumed in some regions of the world, they are primarily regarded as pests.

Roast Badger

Roast Badger

The preferred method of preparation for the beast was roasting, just like with any other animal. It would also be served with vegetables, seasoning, and gravy, just like any other roast.

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