In March of 1817 Jacob Weaver details a terrible accident which took place in Vevay, Indiana. Could the accident he describes actually have been murder? Using his actual letters and original source documents we compare what he wrote and to what actually happened. Come along with us and ponder the...

MOVE OVER NATTY BUMPPO! Meet the intrepid frontiersman of Switzerland County, Jacob Weaver. Episode two of our series “Between the Lines’ relates a story which must be a tall tale. Or is it? As Jacob would often say, a bullet in the hand is worth two in the ladle! Enjoy the background sound track...

Up for some herbage and heavy metal? No, we don’t mean a rock concert. Episode 3 of ‘Between the Lines’ explores the medical treatments available to those who lived in early 19th century Indiana. The use of garden grown herbs and heavy metals like mercury and copper were standard treatments. Many...

In the closing days of the War of 1812 a murder took place at Ft. Harrison, Indiana Territory. “An act so Atrocious” was about to unleash violence and retribution too horrible to be conceived. Did this murder deserve atonement and in what form could it be? Find out as we present part 2 of “One of...

American history as you know it might have been changed by the actions of one man. “One of the Rangers” explores the waning days of the War of 1812 in the west. While rumors of peace with Britain were being circulated, in the Indiana Territory, things were different. Join us and our historians in...

It’s a pressing matter, if you are an apple! But if you are not, you can still enjoy this wonderful video on making fresh apple cider at Musee de Venoge. Your host, Mike McHugh, demonstrates cider making on a press he restored. Learn the terminology and some secrets.

Like a marriage, this recipe takes seemingly disparate ingredients and blends them together in a beautiful harmony of deliciousness. Holding it all together is a secret ingredient. Throw some rice and grab a slice. Bride's Pie is being served! Many thanks to our 'Stunt Crust'.

Mrs. Weaver and Mrs. Willyard celebrate the season! This delightful dish, complete with outtakes, makes you wish Christmas was every day of the year. As Tiny Tim observed "Peace on earth. And speaking of peace, hand me another piece of that goose!" Brandy sold separately.

Mrs. Weaver and Mrs. Willyard have been busy in the kitchen. A new episode of You Ate What?” is now ready for serving! You’ll be smacking your lips with just a pinch of these cheeks between your teeth and tongue.

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Before there was fondue there was 'stewed cheese'. Episode 3 features a recipe from "The Art of Cookery Made Easy and Refined" by Jon Mollard, published in 1802. Be sure to stay to the end. Two bonus bloopers are included!

Something smells fishy...but tastes delicious. Episode 2 of "You ate what" does some deep sea fishing for a delicious meal. Don't forget, the blooper at the end of the episode.

We're the cooking show which asks aloud what you are thinking: "You ate what?" To start things off right we serve the dessert course first! Episode 1 features boots on the ground, or should we say hooves?

Ever heard “it’s the greatest invention since sliced bread”? Well, they have never had a made from scratch, wood-fired, oven baked, loaf of fresh bread, with a special ingredient: wild yeast! We “knead” you to “rise” to the occasion and watch. Imagining the delightful aroma is up to you.

Eggs! How can I prepare thee? Let us count the ways by starting with a delicious recipe from 1824. Mrs. Weaver shows you how to cook eggs in a way you may not have thought possible. One thing is for sure, these Fricassee Eggs are delightful.

Andrew Jackson's decisive American victory over the British at the Battle of New Orleans is the stuff of legend. Fought at the end of the War of 1812 stories, movies and even songs have been written about it. The most popular tune was written in 1821. It lionized the Kentucky long rifle and the m...

The year was 1839. America was expanding westward. In the small town of Vevay, Indiana, Jacob and Charlotte Weaver were about to make a life changing decision. Unbeknownst to them on the same day many of their fellow citizens were doing the same. August Afternoon tells the story of that day.