Unangst will be demonstrating the skills and methods of cooking a basic 18th century meal using the home's original open hearth.
On Sunday, Feb. 7, from 1-4 p.m., Readington Museums welcomes the return of Open Hearth Cooking, with Connie Unangst, She will be demonstrating the skills and methods of cooking a basic 18th century meal using the home's original open hearth.(photo courtesy Douglas John Vergara)On Sunday, Feb. 7, from 1-4 p.m., Readington Museums welcomes the return of Open Hearth Cook, with Connie Unangst, who has been involved in the Domestic Arts of the Colonial Era for more than 18 years.
Unangst will be demonstrating the skills and methods of cooking a basic 18th century meal using the home's original open hearth. As for the love of chocolate, she will include wine, chocolate "nuts" and chocolate pie. Unangst has provided educational, instructive and entertaining programs to the public throughout the East Coast.
The Bouman-Stickney Farmstead is located at 114 Dreahook Road, in the Stanton section of Readington Township. If using a GPS, use Lebanon. This is a free family-friendly event, although donations will be gratefully accepted. In case of inclement weather, call the museums to find out the status of the program.
For more information, visit www.readingtontwp.org/ReadingtonMuseums.html or call Program Director Margaret Smith at 908-236-2327.