AUGUST

Moon of the Wild Rice  (Menominee)

Welcome to the August QR Page!  The  theme for August is Summer Delights! 

Switchel: A summer beverage of long-ago times, switchel was also known as “Haymaker’s Punch.” It was made with water, ginger, molasses and apple cider vinegar. A common thirst-quencher, it was even consumed by 19th-century congressmen.

August Trivia Question: Is switchel healthy to drink?

Switchel recipes:     Switchel recipe 1   Switchel Recipe 2

Watermelon – a ‘power house,’ not just for seed spitting!

Check out its health benefits, brought to you by AI: Watermelon as health food

Watermelon Recipes:        Watermelon Shrub           Pickled Watermelon Rind           45 Watermelon recipes!!

Growing watermelon in a New England garden? Here’s some advice:   How to Grow Watermelon in colder climates   We’re curious to know how it goes for you! Use the Comment page to let us know.

How hot was it in summer for early colonists? Maybe not as hot as you’d think! The Little Ice Age and the American Colonies

Battles of the Revolutionary War:      So, where did the Revolutionary War begin?          Battle of Long Island for Kids

Grievances:

For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury:

For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences: