Chickens originated from wild fowl in India, and were brought over
with the Europeans, so I doubt they had chicken eggs or meat. Some
things I've read describe the local Powhatan cuisine as quite tasty,
they made good use of local wild plants, berries, nuts, etc, for
seasoning their meals.
I'm far from an expert but I am guessing they drank water. Summer
would not be berry season [and it seems to me pressing them for juice
would be a great waste of resources], and they did not drink milk.
Although I did read of a drink made from the berry spike of Staghorn
Sumac that is said to taste something like lemonade.
Nancy
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On Feb 11, 2007, at 6:39 PM, Anne Pemberton wrote:
> Folks,
>
> I am starting a new story for children and it will be about
> spending a day with Pocahontas in the summer of 1609. I believe
> Pocahontas would have been 14 or 15 by then, and John Smith still
> in the colony???
>
> I am wondering what young Native Americans drank with their meals.
> Water? Did the press juice from berries and fruit?
>
> Also, does anyone know if there was any husbandry among the
> Powhatans? Did they keep chickens for eggs? Gather eggs from ducks?
> Never eat eggs? Cook eggs hard or fried?
>
> I am, as you may recall, a long way from a library (and can no
> longer drive on the Interstate) and on limited means, so borrowing
> or buying books is tough. Following internet links to sources is my
> favorite way of doing research. Email addresses are also helpful,
> if you just know someone who knows.
>
> Thanks for any help on the Pocahontas' diet in the summer months.
>
> Anne
>
>
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