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August 28

08-28

Fried Perch
Baked Potatoes
Shell Beans
*Stuffed Cucumbers
Dinner Braids
Steamed Apple Pudding
Hard and Liquid Sauce

In 1914 August 28 was a Friday. What do you know? Fish!

Dinner Braids are Parker House Rolls with an extra tablespoon of butter that have been braided.

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August 24

08-24

*Mock Sweetbreads, Tomato Sauce
Riced Potatoes
Succotash
Watercress Salad
Dream Sandwiches
Peach Cottage Pudding, Cream Sauce

In 1914 August 24 was a Monday.

It’s interesting that veal was a cheaper meat than sweetbreads that it was worth it to make basically tiny meatloaves instead of serving real sweetbreads.

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August 19

08-19

*Veal Cutlets, Horseradish Sauce
Riced Potatoes
Succotash
Lettuce and Tomato Mayonnaise
Steamed Blueberry Pudding, Creamy Sauce

In 1914 August 19 was a Wednesday.

I am presuming the salad is lettuce dressed with tomato mayonnaise and not a lettuce and tomato salad with mayonnaise dressing.

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August 12

08-12

Mock Bisque Soup
Croûtons
Baked Mackerel, Maitre d’Hotel
Potato Balls
String Beans
Cucumber Ribbons
*Roxbury Puddings with Sliced Peaches and Cream
Café Noir

In 1914 August 12 was a Wednesday.

Presumably when the mackerel is called to be dotted over with butter, one would use Maitre d’Hotel Butter.

Roxbury is one of the neighborhoods of Boston.

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August 10

08-10

Cream of Corn Soup
Crisp Crackers
*Potatoes au Gratin
Pea Timbales
Sliced Tomatoes
Dinner Rolls
Steamed Ginger Pudding, Sherry Sauce

In 1914 August 10 was a Monday. We have a meatless meal today.

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August 1

08-01

Mock Bisque Soup
Croutons
Veal Cutlets, Brown Gravy
Creamed Potatoes
Succotash
*Peach Fritters
Snow Pudding, Custard Sauce

In 1914 August 1 was a Saturday.

I made the Peach Fritters. You can watch the  process and results in the video below. Also footage of a naughty cat.

Spoiler: they’re very good.

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July 28

07-28

*Broiled Live Lobster
Toasted Corn Cakes
Lamb Chops
Potatoes à la Maitre d’Hotel
Summer Squash
Peach Cottage Pudding, Cream Sauce

In 1914 July 28 was a Tuesday.

There are several recipes for lamb chops, corn cakes, and summer squash. It’s hard to tell which ones we’re intended to use.

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July 21

07-21

Pineapple Cocktails
Broiled Sirloin Steak
Savory Potatoes
Summer Squash
*Tomato Baskets with Peas
Toasterettes
Irish Moss Blanc Mange
Scotch Cookies

In 1914 July 21 was a Tuesday.

M2This project is supported by my Patrons on Patreon and donations from other enthusiasts of historic cookery. With your help I can acquire the unusual ingredients and equipment and do the research needed to continue my culinary adventures. Thank you so much!