Amador County Museum, Jackson, Amador County

A good sampling of the cooking utinsels used in the 1900's within many homes and local eating establishments.

Ingredients used in pioneer recipes consisted of some of the "essentials" - coffee beans, baking soda (saleratus), cream of tarter (tartaric acid), salt, flour, molasses, sugar and a few spices.

Old Coffee Grinder used in the "General Merchandise Store".

This is just a sampling of what you will see and experience as you view the rooms and display's within the museum. Please visit the County's Website for hours of operation.