In 1705, the residents of Colchester, CT faced a crisis. No molasses was available for the Thanksgiving holiday! Imagine, no pumpkin pies for the forthcoming feast! What was a colonial housewife to do? Based on a real historical event, we offer you a Thanksgiving story about the Great Colchester Molasses Shortage. “Mistress Esteem Elliot’s Molasses … Continue reading TRR: Episode 61, “Mistress Esteem Elliot’s Molasses Cake” →