What food did the Oneida eat?

The Oneidas were farmers who grew beans, corn, potatoes, squash, and tobacco. They also gathered wild berries, nuts, maple sap, and honey. They hunted deer, beaver, rabbit, and other game.

Oneida women typically did the cooking. They used clay pots or soapstone bowls to prepare stews, soups, and other dishes. Corn was often ground into a flour and used to make bread, cakes, and other baked goods.

Oneida meals were typically simple and nutritious. A typical breakfast might consist of cornmeal mush or bread with fresh berries. Lunch might include a bowl of soup or stew with some wild rice. Dinner might consist of a roasted piece of meat or fish with some vegetables.

The Oneida also enjoyed special foods during ceremonies and celebrations. One such food was "corn soup," a dish made from fresh corn, beans, and vegetables. Corn soup was often served at the Green Corn Festival, a harvest festival held in late summer.