30+ Strange Foods People From The Victorian Era Actually Ate

Published on 11/29/2022
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Spotted Dick

Another recipe that has persisted to the present day is this one. Suet, dried currants, and raisins are used to make the pastry, which is then seasoned with lemon and orange zest.

Spotted Dick

Spotted Dick

This dish was first noted in the middle of the 1800s and has a distinctive name. It is still widely consumed in England and is frequently served as dessert during the Christmas season.

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Roast Swan

The majority of us enjoy visiting parks and admiring those majestic swans gliding through the water. However, they used to enjoy a roast swan back in the Victorian era and even earlier.

Roast Swan

Roast Swan

One of those special occasion dishes that were really only served to the upper class. The presentation was adored by the socialites of the time, and the bird’s flavor wasn’t bad either.

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