May 18

05-18
Berkshire Soup
Croûtons
Cold Sliced Lamb
*Allen Potato Salad
Parker House Rolls
Newton Tapioca Pudding
Café Noir

In 1914 May 18 was a Monday. As usual, we’re having the leftovers from Sunday’s roast today.

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April 27

04-27

Veal Cutlets, Brown Gravy
Savory Potatoes
*Creamed Mushrooms on Toast
Steamed Apple Pudding, Foamy Sauce
Café Noir

In 1914 April 27 was a Monday.

I made the Creamed Mushrooms on Toast. You can see the process and results here.

They were easy to make but rather bland.

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April 20

04-20

Corn Soup
Pop Corn Garnish
Cold Sliced Roast Veal
*Lyonnaise Potatoes
Dinner Rolls
Steamed Graham Pudding, Sherry Sauce

In 1914 April 20 was a Monday.

As is typical, we are having cold leftover meat from Sunday’s roast.

I like the pop corn garnish for the soup. It’s more fun than crackers!

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April 13

04-13

In 1914 April 13 was a Monday. As usual, after an elaborate menu, all we have today is the recipe that wouldn’t fit on yesterday’s card.

The recipe for Wine Jelly can be found on the February 13 card.

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April 6

04-06

Cream of Pea Soup
Crisp Crackers
Boiled[sic] Beef Steak, Oyster Blanket
Maître d’Hôtel Potatoes
Buttered Parsnips
*Rhubarb Tapioca Pudding

In 1914 April 6 was a Monday.

I believe that the “Boiled Beef Steak” is a typo and ought to be “Broiled”.

As it turns out, today is my father’s birthday and we also had steak with an oyster blanket on my birthday in February. Just funny how that worked out.

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March 30

03-30

Lamb Broth with Rice
Creamed Salt Codfish
Baked Potatoes, Hotel Style
Harvard Beets
*Cracker Plum Pudding, Brandy Sauce

In 1914 March 30 was a Monday. Sunday’s leg of lamb has become today’s soup.

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March 23

03-23

Julienne Soup
Cold Sliced Turkey
Dinner Rolls
*Norfolk Oysters
Pineapple and Celery Salad
Cheese Fingers
Harvard Pudding, Foamy Sauce

In 1914 March 23 was a Monday. We’re having leftover turkey from Sunday’s dinner.

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March 16

03-16

Pea Soup
Crisp Crackers
Cold Sliced Veal
Escalloped Potatoes
Stewed Tomatoes
*Lettuce, Columbia French Dressing
Rebecca Pudding, Chocolate Sauce

In 1914 March 16 was a Monday.

As usual on Monday, we’re having cold leftovers from Sunday’s roast.

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