May 29

05-29
Steamed Halibut, Egg Sauce
Delmonico Potatoes
Harvard Beets
Dressed Lettuce
Cheese Squares
*Lemon Pie

In 1914 May 29 was a Friday. And fish…

There’s no recipe for steaming fish, other than cook it over boiling water.

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May 22

05-22
*Cheese Canapés
Finnan Haddie, Caledonian Style
Turkish Pilaf
Lettuce, Mayonnaise
Strawberry Shortcake

In 1914 May 22 was a Friday.

Finnan Haddie is cold-smoked haddock. I can get it locally, so maybe I’ll try this recipe.

Fannie Farmer has recipes for Mayonnaise Dressing, but not just Mayonnaise, although Mayonnaise is mentioned in other recipes. I’m unclear if they are two different things or she just uses the two names interchangeably.

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May 15

05-15
*Emergency Soup
Crisp Crackers
Salmon Box
Creamed Peas
Dinner Rolls
Dresden Sandwiches, Wine Sauce

In 1914 May 15 was a Friday.

The Salmon Box is an interesting presentation for leftover salmon. It’s quite literally a box made of rice and filled with cooked salmon.

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May 8

05-08
Baked Stuffed Potatoes
*Mushrooms on Toast
Corn à la Southern
Dressed Lettuce
Pimiento Sandwiches
Chocolate Sponge

In 1914 May 8 was a Friday. No fish this week, but we have a meatless meal.

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April 24

04-24
Julienne Soup
Boiled Halibut, *Hot Sauce Tartare
Fried Potato Balls
Moulded Spinach
Caramel Custard, Custard Sauce

In 1914 April 24 was a Friday. No surprise, we’ve got fish!

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March 27

03-27

Vegetable Soup
*Swedish Baked Halibut
Julienne Potatoes
Macaroni au Gratin
Radishes
Rhubarb Pie
Cream Cheese

In 1914 March 27 was a Friday. You guessed it — fish!

I haven’t found a recipe for Macaroni au Gratin. My guess is that is would be very similar to Baked Macaroni.

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