Most popular food in the 1860's?

Answer 1

In London, chestnuts were popular in winter, and porridge too. In Australia people ate witchetty grubs and kangaroo (personal eww) and in America people ate jacket potatoes and pancakes. Obviousy there were other foods that were popular but thats all i know :)

Answer 2

Here is a neat website that lists some interesting food-related information from 1870, including companies, new foods introduced that year, and some popular recipes.

1870--> http://www.housemouse.net/hkitch7.htm
1860--> http://www.housemouse.net/hkitch6.htm