December 9

12-09

Fried Soft Shell Crabs, Sauce Tartare
Dinner Bread
*Planked Club Steak
Duchess Potatoes
Fried Tomatoes
Chocolate Bread Pudding, Cream Sauce
Café Noir

In 1914 December 9 was a Wednesday.

This menu is very similar to Family Dinners Menu No. XIII in What to Have for Dinner. That menu adds an asparagus salad, specifies Fried Tomatoes au Parmesan, and serves cold bread pudding.

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December 2

12-02

*Baked Haddock, Oyster Stuffing
French Fried Potatoes
Stewed Tomatoes
Dressed Lettuce with Cheese and Nut Balls
Coffee Jelly

In 1914 December 2 was a Wednesday.

I didn’t find a specific recipe for Cheese and Nut Balls, but I’m guessing they’re just balls of cream cheese rolled in crushed nuts.

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November 17

11-17

Cream of Lima Bean Soup
Radishes
Toasted Crackers
Scalloped Potatoes and Eggs
Stewed Tomatoes
Parker House Rolls
Fruit and Nut Salad, French Dressing
Wheat Wafers
*Baked Gingerbread with Apples

In 1914 November 17 was a Tuesday.

Scalloped Potatoes and Eggs is a bit of a mystery. There is a recipe for Escalloped Potatoes (“escalloped” and “scalloped” seem to have to used interchangeably), but I have no idea how the eggs were used.

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October 22

10-22

Onion Purée
Lamb Chops
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Stewed Tomatoes
Cucumber Boats
Toasterettes
Vanilla Ice Cream
*Drop Cookies

In 1914 October 22 was a Thursday.

The Onion Purée looks like it’s served as a soup from its position on the menu. However, I think it’s supposed to be an accompaniment to the lamb chops, like on the July 2 menu.

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October 9

10-09

Baked Haddock, Oyster Stuffing
French Fried Potatoes
Cucumber Salad
Stewed Tomatoes
*Baked Indian Pudding

In 1914 October 9 was a Friday. No surprise, we’ve got fish. Double fish, in fact.

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October 3

10-03

Celery Soup
Pork Chops
Stewed Tomatoes
*Candied Sweet Potatoes
Fruit Salad
Sponge Cake
Café Noir

In 1914 October 3 was a Saturday.

There are lots of recipes for Fruit Salad. I can’t be sure which one is called for here.

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September 22

09-22

Pea Soup
Toasted Triangles
Cold Sliced Corned Beef
Mashed Potatoes
*Baked Tomatoes, Cream Sauce
Cucumber Cups
Cheese Fingers
Compote of Pears

In 1914 September 22 was a Tuesday.

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