Jacob Bromwell - Blog

May 2, 1819

 

Along the road out of Hagerstown, I met a group of men gathered around a campfire, and they invited me to stay for dinner. The cookie's name was Nathaniel Morgan, and I dare say he was the finest cook I’ve had the pleasure of knowing. He was a fubsy old coot, knee high to a grasshopper, with an evil eye and half an ear. But what he lacked in ears and demeanor he made up for in culinary mastery. He claimed to have learned everything about cookery between the start of Texas Revolution and the end of the Spanish-American War, picking up tips from survivalist soldiers and renowned chefs alike. After polishing off his pork, beans and cornbread he told me over a round of tequila, “Bromwell you old sonofagun, if you wanna be great, you gotta dance like you’ve got tabasco pumpin’ in yer veins. But if you wanna be greater... get a grater.” I will never forget his sage words.

Now I know what to name the grater I bought along for the trip: Morgan’s Famous Grater. It's made the same way it was nearly two-hundred years ago. It features fine, medium, and coarse grating surfaces, plus a slicing surface, making you master of cheese and produce. You can request it finished in either stainless steel or original tin (my favorite, since it stays sharper longer).

Next time you’re in the kitchen with inferior cookware, just think: Can my kitchen get any greater? Now it can, with Morgan’s Famous Grater.

My team has been busy working through moonlight on some spanking new products that we feel will continue to bring a bit of American nostalgia to your household.

First up, my personal favorite: the Great American Flask (pictured above.) This handcrafted copper flask looks so much like the one I took on my American travels that it's uncanny! It features an historically correct wooden stopper and is perfect for carrying your favorite beverage of choice anywhere (and if your drink of choice happens to be moonshine, well--your pal Jacob will keep that bit o'info on the downlow.) :)

Next, the beautiful Old Country Pie Safe. Also made of copper, this here pie safe carries cakes, pies, cupcakes and more and features an iconic star design on the cover. It's sure to attract attention at your town picnic or family BBQ!

Both the Great American Flask and Old Country Pie Safe are handmade to order and are exclusive only to Jacob Bromwell. You can find these items and many more on the Collectors section of our website.

Lastly we have the Premium Salad Server Set. Handmade from solid American maple, these salad utensils are heavy duty for tossing and serving your favorite salad and are crafted with long, wide handles and hooks for easy storage.

And like all of my products, these shiny new items are all made in the U.S.A. and satisfaction guaranteed--and that's no applesauce!

May 1, 1819

Several years ago, my grandpapa told me, "Tis' a fine journey that brings on a man's fine appetite." Grandpappy was correct: when I arrived at my cousin Nathan's homestead late today, my stomach was dreadfully a-growlin'. Fortunately, my cousin's wife Jo had a bang-up feast in mind for us all: roast chicken, potatoes. carrots...and my favorite, apple pie!

I showed Jo the cooking utensils I had stowed away in my saddlebag, to help with preparation of the pie. She marveled at the sifter that made her flour for the crust as smooth as silk, but in particular she took a liking to the grater, which she used to shred cheese over our warm slices of cinnamon goodness. "By Jove, Jacob, this grater is going to be coveted by everyone from the Atlantic to the Missouri Territory!"

After the meal, I pulled out the popcorn popper and I showed Nathan and Jo's little ones, John and Martha, how the popper works over the fire to turn out fluffy kernels, and we shared the loot while exchanging ghost stories that made the children shriek with glee.

It made me think about how there are few things in life better than gathering with family and loved ones. I long to share mine with a good lady once I settle down in Cincinnati and start my business, but in the meantime I give good grace for having loyal and helpful family members in my life. I think some of my products are going to help bring families together.