In every pioneer family, the kitchen was the heart of the home. Women oversaw the harvesting of gardens, and cooking or preserving food (with the help of children of course!). All food had to come from the local land and through the family kitchen. Enough food would have to be made to feed the whole family (one Glengarry family had 21
In every pioneer family, the kitchen was the heart of the home. Women oversaw the harvesting of gardens, and cooking or preserving food (with the help of children of course!). All food had to come from the local land and through the family kitchen. Enough food would have to be made to feed the whole family (one Glengarry family had 21 children!) and last completely through the winter! Check out our video on creating a traditional pioneer baking favourite – bannock!
Originally from the Highlands of Scotland, Bannock became a staple in the diets of the first fur traders and settlers. Settlers in Dunvegan used to celebrate “Bannock Night”. Make your very own bannock and see what it’s all about!
Preheat oven at 425 °F (220°C). Lightly grease a 9-10 inch (25 -25 cm) ovenproof skillet or pan. Ingredients
3 cups (375ml) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon (5ml) salt
2 tablespoons (30ml) sugar
2 tablespoons (30ml) baking powder
1 ½ cups (375ml) water
1 cup dried cranberries (or any other fresh or dry fruit)
If you’re interested in creating your own pioneer kitchen, check out the traditional recipes below!
Looking to keep the family busy but don’t have a butter churn for the children to mix for hours? Try out these free pioneer kitchen themed printable word-search and colouring sheets.
