Hooked! Binge watching the Townsends YouTube Channel

Ever since I became a reenactor, I have always liked the business that sells 18th and early 19th century goods, called Jas. Townsends & Son, and I've ordered numerous products from them; anything from linen thread to a bell back tent. Of course I knew about the Townsends YouTube Channel for a few years, but only recently had I decided to take the time to watch a video. Mind you, I wanted to watch just one video. Well, one video turned into a dozen videos, and soon... I was binge watching nearly every episode on the Townsends YouTube Channel!

Every new video that comes out I immediately rush to go watch it! Alas, I haven't been able to enjoy a live webcast and toss out some questions, but I've joined a couple of Facebook groups that are devoted to Townsends and being a fan of Townsends YouTube Channel, as well as their blogs, and still visit the store's website. I've not yet had the delightful opportunity to visit the store in Indiana. Frankly, I fear that if I do go to the 'brick and mortar' store in Indiana, I will want to buy nearly everything and spend money I don't even have! It's as dangerous as going to Colonial Williamsburg!

So which videos have captured my interest the most? Oh, goodness! Heavens, dear reader! There's are SO many to choose from! Truly, there are some incredibly informative videos from recipes to starting out in Living History. I can't really pick one particular favorite! I really can't because there is a good number of the the videos I really like - the Historic Locust Grove videos with writing and some recipes, the Mount Vernon videos and recipes, the ones on how to get involved in Living History, even the conversations with Living Historians and their personas or impressions, and so much more, not to mention the recipes! Really, every video is a gem of information. What I have enjoyed about the Townsend videos is each video focuses primarily upon history. No matter the variation of accurate to less accurate, the historical aspect has been most enlightening and pure joy to watch.

Have I tried any of the recipes? Alas, no, I have not. Not yet, at least. Do I want to? Most certainly, yes! I think a part of me would love to use these recipes at living history events, whether at Pirate Fests or Revolutionary War reenactments. Or, maybe, just maybe, at some 18th century style Ball or Party where the recipes are showcased, products are used, and perhaps music played as guests/participants dance to merry 18th century measures. 

So where can you view all these videos I - and many others - are so excited about? Well, right here: Townsends YouTube Channel

Enjoy their videos and don't forget to subscribe to them, too. Then prepare to savor the sounds and tastes of history.

Don't forget to join the Facebook groups for fans of Townsends:
Townsends Tavern Talk  and  The Nutmeg Gallery - Fans of Townsends