{"id":5797,"date":"2014-11-19T10:17:56","date_gmt":"2014-11-19T16:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs2.davenportlibrary.com\/sc\/?p=5797"},"modified":"2014-11-19T10:17:56","modified_gmt":"2014-11-19T16:17:56","slug":"four-helpful-thanksgiving-menus-1900-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/sc\/2014\/11\/19\/four-helpful-thanksgiving-menus-1900-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Four “Helpful” Thanksgiving Menus – 1900 Style"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you in the midst of planning your Thanksgiving feast this year? Are you thinking of adding some new dishes to the same-old, same-old holiday fare?<\/p>\n

It\u00a0appears that the urge to freshen up one’s Thanksgiving menu is nothing new—cooks were already looking for new recipes to impress their guests 114 years ago!<\/p>\n

Ever helpful, the Davenport Daily Republican<\/em> printed several suggestions for multi-course feasts on November 25, 1900—the Sunday before the holiday.<\/p>\n

For your convenience, we’re reprinting them, in the same order and pattern as they originally appeared in the paper, but just a little earlier to give you time to assemble some of the more . . . exotic . . . ingredients.<\/p>\n

And borrow your neighbors’ ovens.<\/p>\n

The New England Dinner<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Oyster Soup.<\/p>\n

Boiled Halibut.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Egg Sauce.<\/p>\n

Chicken Pie.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sweet Cider.<\/p>\n

Roast Turkey, Stuffed.<\/p>\n

Roast Chicken.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Boiled Chicken.<\/p>\n

Mashed White Potatoes.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Baked White Potatoes.<\/p>\n

Yellow Squash.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 White Turnips.<\/p>\n

Boiled Onions.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cranberry Sauce.<\/p>\n

Celery.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cider.<\/p>\n

Mince Pie.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cranberry Pie.<\/p>\n

Pumpkin Pie.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apple Pie.<\/p>\n

Plum Pudding.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wine Jelly.<\/p>\n

Fruit.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assorted Nuts.<\/p>\n

___<\/p>\n

Very Inexpensive<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Consomm\u00e9.<\/p>\n

Boiled Fish.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sauce.<\/p>\n

Roast Turkey.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bread Filling.<\/p>\n

Cranberry Sauce.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Celery.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Mashed Potatoes.<\/p>\n

String Beans.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cold Slaw.<\/p>\n

Roast Sweet Potatoes.<\/p>\n

Tomatoes.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pumpkin Custard Pie.<\/p>\n

Cheese.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Nuts.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wafers.<\/p>\n

Coffee.<\/p>\n

___<\/p>\n

\u00a0From \u2018Way Down South<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Oysters on the Half Shell.<\/p>\n

Clear Soup.<\/p>\n

Custard and Spinach Blocks.<\/p>\n

Olives.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Celery.<\/p>\n

Deviled Spaghetti.<\/p>\n

Cranberry Jelly.<\/p>\n

Sweet Potato Croquettes.<\/p>\n

Peas served in Turnip Cups.<\/p>\n

Ginger Sherbet.<\/p>\n

Lettuce Salad.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cheese Balls.<\/p>\n

Toasted Crackers.<\/p>\n

Plum Pudding, Hard Sauce.<\/p>\n

Pumpkin Pie.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Coffee.<\/p>\n

Bonbons.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Almonds.<\/p>\n

___<\/p>\n

\u00a0Turkey Stuffed With Oysters<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Oysters on the Half Shell.<\/p>\n

Cream of Celery Soup.<\/p>\n

Roast Turkey with Oyster Stuffing.<\/p>\n

Cranberry Sauce.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mashed Potatoes.<\/p>\n

Baked Sweet Potatoes.<\/p>\n

Spinach.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Celery.<\/p>\n

Chicken Salad.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mayonnaise Dressing.<\/p>\n

Cheese.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Crackers.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Olives.<\/p>\n

Pumpkin Pie.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mince Pie.<\/p>\n

Nuts.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Raisins.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fruit.<\/p>\n

Coffee.<\/p>\n

No matter which menu you might choose, we have a feeling everyone at your table will leave full and thankful!<\/p>\n

(and if you try the deviled spaghetti, let us know . . . we’re curious)<\/p>\n

(posted by Amy D.)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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