25 Foods Benjamin Franklin ACTUALLY Ate at His Philadelphia Table

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This #historical deep dive serves up 25 #foods #benjaminfranklin ACTUALLY ate at his #Philadelphia table — dishes that blended #nativeamerican wisdom, #colonialfood staples, and #european finesse. From #cornmeal pancakes with #maplesyrup and #succotash to roast #turkey, tofu (“bean cheese”!), Parmesan cheesecake, oyster patties, pepper pot, and champagne with Paris pastries — #franklin 's menu was #innovation on a plate. This is #foodhistory you can taste: #survival , diplomacy, science, and a pinch of rebellion. This is the #untoldstory of a #foundingfather who believed cuisine could shape a country — building #selfreliance, preserving #heritage, and signaling #americanidentity to the world. They weren’t just meals — they were #ideas. Corn-and-maple pride, Native “Three Sisters,” cocoa-fueled late nights, milk punch experiments, and French custards that doubled as chemistry. Whether you’re a #historybuff or discovering this for the first time, this is #americanhistory plated with purpose. For those who can picture the scene: 👉 Skillet-fried cornmeal pancakes dripping with honey 👉 A golden roast turkey (Franklin’s pick for national bird) 👉 Cranberries with maple — tart, bright, unmistakably American 👉 Franklin’s letter-famous tofu (“cheese made of beans”) 👉 Pepper Pot soup, oyster patties, and Parmesan cheesecake beside a flute of champagne These 25 Franklin-era dishes aren’t just food — they’re #principles served hot. Hit play. Taste the ingenuity. Pass it on. 💬 COMMENT BELOW: Which Franklin dish surprised you most — tofu, milk punch, or pepper pot? Which one would you try at home? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to @theamericaweremember for more #foodhistory, #foundingfathers, and #18thcentury recipes that shaped #americanhistory. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@theamericaweremember?sub_confirmation=1 👉 If this gave you a flavorful glimpse of the past — share it. Let’s keep these #forgottenrecipes (and the ideas they carried) alive. For sponsorship and copyright matters, please email us at [email protected] #benjaminfranklin #franklin #foundingfather #philadelphia #colonialfood #revolutionaryera #succotash #pepperpots #oysters #roastturkey #cornmeal #maple #tofu #parmesan #patisserie #champagne #hotchocolate #milkpunch #custard #puffpastry #hearthcooking #castiron #eatinghistory #documentary #historychannel #learnontiktok #foodtok #asmrfood #viral #foodhistory #tastinghistory #foodie #sleephistory