Brick Beehive Oven Baking Demonstration At Allaire Sunday

Bread.

The average 19^th century person ate a pound of it a day. It was essential for survival. Since most did not have ovens in their homes, the importance of a baker to the well-being of a community was elevated. They were making, after all, the stuff of life.

on Sunday will demonstrate the delicate art of 19^th century Brick Beehive Oven Baking, giving village-goers a feel for what it was like for the bakers of 170 years ago.

The demonstration will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.