Hmm lack of butter makes me think they had no cows? I'm sure they tried to bring some, must not have survived. Not terribly surprised about flour, it would have to be imported as they'd only had one harvest under their belt and making flour takes a mill I believe.
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Re: Sweetness in the Colonies
Date: 2009-11-26 08:44 pm (UTC)Hmm lack of butter makes me think they had no cows? I'm sure they tried to bring some, must not have survived. Not terribly surprised about flour, it would have to be imported as they'd only had one harvest under their belt and making flour takes a mill I believe.