February 23

02-23
In 1914 February 23 was a Monday. No menu today, just the featured recipe from yesterday that wouldn’t fit on the card. I figure we’re eating leftovers.

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February 16

02-16

Potato Soup
Cold Sliced Roast Turkey
Hot Brown Gravy
Cranberry Mould
*Escalloped Potatoes
Corn Fritters
Honeycomb Pudding, Creamy Sauce

In 1914 February 16 was a Monday.

As frequently happens on Monday, we are eating Sunday leftovers. I like how it specifies that the turkey is cold, but the gravy is hot.

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February 9

02-09
Appledore Soup
Toasted Crackers
Cold Sliced Roast Chicken
Cranberry Jelly
*Curried Vegetables
Bread and Butter Pudding
Floradora Sauce

In 1914 February 9 was a Monday.

We’re having leftover chicken from Sunday dinner!

Floradora Sauce is most likely named after the incredibly popular musical comedy, Florodora, which featured a chorus of beautiful Florodora Girls, including Evelyn Nesbit.

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February 2

02-02

Mock Bisque Soup
Imperial Sticks
Cold Sliced Roast Beef
Dinner Rolls
*German Potato Salad
Apple Tapioca Pudding

In 1914 February 2 was a Monday.

We’re serving the leftover beef from Sunday’s dinner. Any leftover boiled potatoes go into the salad. Imperial sticks are made from stale bread. Very economical!

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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 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.

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