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August 23

08-23

Iced Bouillon
Fricasseed Chicken, Curried Rice
String Beans
*Cucumber Jelly Salad
Brown Bread Sandwiches
Peach Ice Cream
Swedish Wafers

In 1914 August 23 was a Sunday.

I’m surprised that I haven’t been able to find a recipe for Peach Ice Cream.

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August 9

08-09

Duchess Soup
Broiled Live Lobster
Brown Bread Sandwiches
Planked Chicken
Tomato Salad
Toasterettes
Café Parfait
*Rolled Wafers

In 1914 August 9 was a Sunday.

This menu has both Duchess Soup and Duchess Potatoes (as part of the Planked Chicken).

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July 27

07-27

Cold Sliced Chicken
Currant Jelly
Scrub Potatoes
Swiss Chard
*Moquin Salad
Toasterettes
Coffee Jelly with Whipped Cream

In 1914 July 27 was a Monday. We’re having leftover chicken from Sunday dinner.

Moquin Salad is probably named for restauranteur Henri Mouquin.

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July 26

07-26

Danish Canapés
Roast Stuffed Chicken, Brown Gravy
Potato Forms
String Beans
Dressed Lettuce
Cheese Fingers
*Raspberry and Currant Ice
Cup Cakes
Café Noir

In 1914 July 26 was a Sunday.

Potato Forms might be another name for Potato Moulds.

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July 3

07-03
Cream of Asparagus
Cheese Croutons
Roast Chicken, Giblet Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Summer Squash
*Cherry Salad
Water Thins
Vanilla Ice Cream, Crushed Raspberries

In 1914 July 3 was a Friday.

A rare fishless Friday!

I’m assuming “Cream of Asparagus” is missing the “Soup” at the end, but I still can’t find the recipe.

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June 21

06-21
Pimiento Consommé
Imperial Sticks
Chicken Fricassee, Curried
Savory Potatoes
Asparagus on Toast
*Carlton Salad
Cheese Straws
Strawberry Mousse
Lady Fingers

In 1914 June 21 was a Sunday.

I didn’t find a specific recipe for curried chicken fricassee. If I had to guess, add a little curry to the sauce.

The mousse is our eighth strawberry dessert this month

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June 17

06-17
Cavaire Canapés
Clam Bouillon
Salmon Swedish Timbales
Green Peas
Chicken Mousse
Finger Rolls
*Bombe Mousselaine
Assorted Cakes
Dinner Punch

In 1914 June 17 was a Wednesday. This is a pretty elaborate dinner for a Wednesday.

Our seventh strawberry dessert this month and I made it!

You will need to make a batch of Strawberry Ice first.

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