During the Civil War and practically any form of battle placed soldiers at critical roles that ended up being a survival game to get through. With those stakes at large sets advanced strategies and techniques that the soldiers themselves had to adapt while living on the battle field. What was interesting to learn about the food intake during the Civil War were the specific techniques that was given to help secure “long lasting” food that should’ve been able to stay at a sustainable degree to eat as a whole. Given that the food in itself was different for both the Unions and the Confederates, they were able to figure out which product was the best to withstand the rough weather and travel conditions that the soldiers went through while in combat. The “hardtack” was very intriguing to learn about due to its 3 basic ingredients of water, flour, and salt being able to harden and prepare to be consumed at any given time for the long run. Though it was susceptible for molding, it’s unique thick hardening product was deemed as a necessity along with other foods to help give back some energy and nutrients to the soldiers. Moreover, the differences in food that the Unions had compared to the Confederates was based on the access they obtain at that moment and the support groups they held with them. The Unions obviously had a better withstand compared to the Confederates because they had a whole Sanitary Organization group behind them in some events.
-With that given, one food that I can’t live without would probably be chicken. It can be utilized into some many dishes and still taste delicious.
I agree I couldn’t live without chicken either especially because not only can you use it in different dishes but you can cook it so many ways too.
I totally agree! Chicken can be used in various ways, one can never go wrong with chicken!