Deutsch Country Days Part 4 - Cooking and Cleaning

I fell in love with the kitchen!

It is so comfortable and inviting.

Although I will say that ironing has become much easier.

The early washing machines would be perfect

if you were without power for an extended time.

The girls had the opportunity to try this

model last year.  What a chore!

This is a bit more modern

and actually,  probably a lot more reliable

than these ultra expensive flashy models

that I see in stores today.  It didn't take 

long for my brother-in-law's to break

and the repair was going to be more expensive

than purchasing a new, less expensive model.

This would be the part I disliked!

I am so thankful for indoor plumbing

and hot water heaters.

I wonder how things would change if we had 

to go back to these ways .

I'm sure our ancestors couldn't have imagined 

sitting around in our air conditioned homes

playing on our I-whatevers.

There is will be one last part-

the All Other post.

I hope you are enjoying seeing a little of the past.

Living History Weekend in Marthasville, MO

as Deutsch Country Days kicked off it's annual

event on the historic Luxenhaus Farm.

 The all volunteer staff demonstrated skills of the

German settlers.  It is sponsored by the Lexenhaus Farm 

German Heritage Foundation.

 Part 1 Lace, Quilts and Home Decor

Part 2 Wood working and Basket Weaving

Part 3 Edibles

Honey Recipes