Hearthside Suppers

Looking for a unique parent's night out or adult activity? Grab a group of friends or your partner and sign up for one of Conner Prairie's Hearthside Suppers, a special program that takes place during the winter months. This hands-on food adventure lets guests cook an authentic 1800s meal hearthside in the William Conner House, dine together family-style, and learn about traditional dining customs. Conner Prairie Hearthside Suppers About Conner Prairie's Hearthside Suppers Hearthside Suppers is a months-long series that celebrates historic foodways, traditional hearth cooking, and the fellowship of the communal table. Presented in candlelight by costumed interpreters in the 1823 William Conner House, this program offers guests a unique and interactive one-of-a-kind experience. The class invites guests to take part in an entertaining evening with costumed interpreters. Guests will arrive just in time for a light appetizer, then lend a hand with the final preparations of the meal. Recipes are from 1800s cookbooks, and feature ingredients Hoosiers might have used during the winter months, including root vegetables, sausages and breads. During a Hearthside Suppers class, you might churn butter, grind coffee, prepare the vegetables, or other kitchen tasks. Through work, conversation and play, you’ll learn about 19th-century food and cooking techniques. Then, after receiving instruction in proper etiquette, settle in and enjoy a delicious supper by candlelight, followed by 19th-century parlor games and dessert. Conner Prairie Hearthside Suppers Hearthside Suppers Menu Guests can look forward to helping prepare and enjoying a four-course meal that include: Course 1: Appetizers Ossabaw Sausage Mulled Cider A Fine Potted Cheese with Crackers Tomato Figs An Assortment of Dried Fruit Popped Corn Course 2: Soup Gourd soup (with Croutons) Course 3: Main Meal Pork a la Normande Roasted Chicken with Herbs Maple-Glazed Root Vegetables Escalloped Potato Pickled Asparagus Brandied Cranberries Yeasted Rolls (served with fresh butter and fine jams) Course 4: Dessert A Brandied Trifle with Sweet Strawberry sauce Coffee and Tea Libations A Selection of Sun King Ales Hard Cider White and Red House Wine Conner Prairie Hearthside Suppers

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Hearthside Suppers

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