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February 1


02-01

Duchess Soup
Bread Sticks
Roast Tip of Sirloin, Brown Gravy
Yorkshire Pudding
Franconia Potatoes
Creamed Cauliflower
Celery and Nut Salad
Brown Bread Sandwiches
Coffee Ice Cream
*Mock Angel Cake

In 1914  February 1 was a Sunday.

As long as you’re boiling potatoes for Franconia Potatoes, boil enough for the German Potato Salad tomorrow.

It’s a Mock Angel Cake because it only uses 2 egg whites; an actual Angel Cake needs 8.

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January 27

01-27

*Roast Hamburg Steak
Potato Balls
Glazed Carrots
Endive Salad
Butter Thins
Jellied Walnuts
Chocolate Wafers

.In 1914 January 27 was a Tuesday.

Roast Hamburg Steak is basically meatloaf.

Butter Thins were a brand of cracker made by the Johnson Educator Biscuit Company, a cracker company in Boston.

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January 24

01-24

Hot Boiled Corned Beef
Boiled Potatoes
Smothered Cabbage
Mashed Turnips
Grape Fruit Salad
Wafer Crackers
*Coffee Sponge
Café Noir

In 1914 January 24 was a Saturday.

Corn beef and cabbage — a classic!

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January 19

01-19
French Tomato Soup
Duchess Crusts
Cold Sliced Roast Beef
*Potato Salad
Dinner Rolls
Steamed Fruit Pudding, Brandy Sauce

In 1914 January 19 was a Monday.

We’re having the leftover beef from last night as simple cold meat. Very thrifty!
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January 18

01-18
Caviare Canapés
Rump Beef Roast, Brown Gravy
Creamed Potatoes
Glazed Silver Skins
Lettuce and Radish Salad
Peanut Brown Bread Sandwiches
*Canton Cream
Raised Loaf Cake
Café Noir

In 1914 January 18 was a Sunday.

Silver skins are another name for pearl onions — small onions often creamed or pickled.

Canton ginger is ginger preserved in syrup. The Canton Cream  uses both the ginger and its syrup.

The Raised Loaf Cake is made with bread sponge, a mixture of yeast, liquid, and flour that’s allowed to ferment before the rest of the bread ingredients are added.

M2This project is supported by my Patrons on Patreon and donations from other enthusiasts of historic cookery. With your help I can acquire the unusual ingredients and equipment and do the research needed to continue my culinary adventures. Thank you so much!

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January 12

01-12
Swiss Potato Soup
Broiled Porterhouse Steak
French Fried Potatoes
Creamed Cauliflower
*Dresden Sandwiches, Sherry Sauce

In 1914 January 12 was a Monday.

Dresden Sandwiches are French toast sandwiches with jam filling.

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January 5

Broiled Beefsteak
Maître d’Hôtel Potatoes
Mashed Squash
Lettuce and Radish Salad
Fromage Rolls
*Nut Prune Soufflé

In 1914 January 5 was a Monday.

This is a pretty simple menu, without a starter, but with some fancy bread.

M2This project is supported by my Patrons on Patreon and donations from other enthusiasts of historic cookery. With your help I can acquire the unusual ingredients and equipment and do the research needed to continue my culinary adventures. Thank you so much!