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Weird foods pioneers ate in the Old West
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Early pioneers venturing West undertook long, arduous journeys. Life on the wagon trail wasn't easy, and food played a big role in both nourishing settlers and boosting their morale. Some of the food staples available back home could not be taken on the journey, and many ingredients weren't available in the wilderness of the West, but these men and women were extremely creative and highly adaptable.
Pioneers created new recipes tailored to their resources using local ingredients. In this gallery, you'll get a glimpse of what their diets looked like. Curious? Click on and find out what pioneers ate in the Old West.
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