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April 5

04-05
Caviare Canapés
Roast Crown of Lamb
Green Peas
Potato Balls
*Ginger Ale Salad
Cream Fingers
Maple Mousse
Sponge Cake
Café Noir

In 1914 April 5 was a Sunday.

I can’t find a recipe for the Cream Fingers. I’m guessing by their placement next to the salad on the menu that they are some kind of cracker.

Maple Mousse is a bit of a mystery at the moment. I can’t find it despite a reference to it being in The Fannie Farmer Cook Book (as The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book was renamed). There is a recipe for a Maple Parfait, but that’s as close as I’ve come. A mousse was a frozen dessert made with flavored and sweetened whipped cream, often stabilized with some gelatin.

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April 4

04-04
Spinach Soup
Toasted Crackers
Broiled Sirloin Steak
Sautéd Bananas
Escalloped Potatoes
Lettuce, *Tabasco Dressing
Water Thins
Coffee Soufflé

In 1914 April 4 was a Saturday.

Water Thins are a kind of cracker. I haven’t found a specific brand yet that Fannie Farmer recommended.

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April 1

04-01
Mock Bisque Soup
Croûtons
*Finnan Haddie, Caledonian Style
Dinner Rolls
Dressed Lettuce, Chiffonade
Lemon Meringue Pie
Cheese Squares

In 1914 April 1 was a Wednesday. The only April fooling I see on this menu is the Mock Bisque Soup. Probably a coincidence.

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March 31

03-31
Oyster Cocktails
Breaded Lamb Chops, Tomato Sauce
Potato Moulds
Spinach, Egg Garnish
Lettuce and Radish Salad
*Fruit Cream

In 1914 March 31 was a Tuesday.

Fannie Farmer has a recipe for Breaded Mutton Chops. I figure that for lamb, just cook them a little less.

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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 29

03-29

Consommé
Souffléd Crackers
Roast Leg of Lamb
*Currant Jelly Sauce
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Croustades of Spinach
Tomato Jelly Salad
Cheese Sandwiches
Caramel Ice Cream

In 1914 March 29 was a Sunday.

I can’t find a recipe for Croustades of Spinach. Fannie Farmer says that “Cubes of stale bread, from which centres are removed, are fried in deep fat and called croûstades”. Presumably, for this dish, they would be filled with cooked spinach.

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March 28

03-28

Emergency Soup
*Barbecued Ham
Potato Forms
Lettuce Nests, French Dressing
Cream of Rice Pudding

In 1914 March 28 was a Saturday.

A couple of mystery dishes today. I have yet to find recipes for Potato Forms or Cream of Rice Pudding.

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March 27

03-27

Vegetable Soup
*Swedish Baked Halibut
Julienne Potatoes
Macaroni au Gratin
Radishes
Rhubarb Pie
Cream Cheese

In 1914 March 27 was a Friday. You guessed it — fish!

I haven’t found a recipe for Macaroni au Gratin. My guess is that is would be very similar to Baked Macaroni.

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