December 14

12-14

Tomato and Celery Soup
Duchess Crusts
Cold Sliced Roast Turkey
Cranberry Moulds
*Oysters and Macaroni
French Rolls
Steamed Graham Pudding, Floradora Sauce

In 1914 December 14 was a Monday. We’re having leftovers from Sunday’s roast. Are you sick of turkey yet?

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October 29

10-29

Oyster Stew
Oyster Crackers
Sliced Ham
Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Tomato Soufflé
*Cream Pie
Coffee

In 1914 October 29 was a Thursday. Not many existing recipes for this menu.

The Cream Pie is very similar in its construction to Frangipan Cream Pie.

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September 21

09-21

Cauliflower Soup
Celery
Cold Sliced Chicken
*Escalloped Oysters
Dinner Rolls
Apple Tapioca with Cream

In 1914 September 21 was a Monday. We’re having leftover chicken from Sunday dinner.

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September 17

09-17

Appledore Soup
Duchess Crusts
Savory Oysters
Parker House Rolls
Potato Croquettes
Radishes
*Macaroon Ice Cream
Sponge Drops
Café Noir

In 1914 September 17 was a Thursday.

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September 13

09-13

Oyster Cocktails
Roast Leg of Lamb, Brown Gravy
Currant Jelly
*Peas à la Francaise
Mashed Potatoes
Snow Pudding, Custard Sauce
Toasted Crackers
Pimola Cheese
Café Noir

In 1914 September 13 was a Sunday.

Pimolas are green olives stuffed with pimiento.

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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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