{"id":6568,"date":"2015-11-25T09:24:42","date_gmt":"2015-11-25T15:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs2.davenportlibrary.com\/sc\/?p=6568"},"modified":"2015-11-25T09:24:42","modified_gmt":"2015-11-25T15:24:42","slug":"the-st-james-thanksgiving-feast-1891","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/sc\/2015\/11\/25\/the-st-james-thanksgiving-feast-1891\/","title":{"rendered":"The St. James Thanksgiving Feast: 1891"},"content":{"rendered":"

We have located another wonderful hotel menu printed in a local newspaper highlighting\u00a0the amazing Thanksgiving feast awaiting hotel patrons at a local\u00a0establishment.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s selection is from the Davenport Daily Leader<\/em>, published on November 25, 1891 on page 5. The St. James Hotel not only printed the dinner menu, but also printed\u00a0selected\u00a0names of hotel guests who would be dining that day.<\/p>\n

We hope you enjoy reading this selection. We are sure the dinner guests at this long ago feast\u00a0enjoyed this extravagant (at least to us) meal.<\/p>\n

St. James Thanksgiving Dinner.*<\/em><\/p>\n

Little Neck Clams.<\/em><\/p>\n

Mock Turtle, aux Quenelles.<\/em><\/p>\n

Consomme de Volaille, a la Brisse.<\/em><\/p>\n

Boiled California Salmon, Hollandaise Sauce. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Pomme de Terre a la Parisienne<\/em><\/p>\n

Fried Smelts, Tartar Sauce.<\/em><\/p>\n

Celery.<\/em><\/p>\n

Leg of Mutton, Caper Sauce. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/em>Filet of Beef, a la Durham.<\/em><\/p>\n

Salmi of Red Head duck, a la Bigarade. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/em>Supreme of Bear, a la Sicilienne.<\/em><\/p>\n

Sweet Bread Patties, aux Champignons. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/em>Cutlets de Foie-Gras, a la Strasburg.<\/em><\/p>\n

Orange Bavarian Timbale, a la Parisienne.<\/em><\/p>\n

Champagne Punch.<\/em><\/p>\n

Prime of Beef with Yorkshire Pudding.<\/em><\/p>\n

Mashed and Boiled potatoes. \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 \u00a0 \u00a0 Sweet Potatoes.<\/em><\/p>\n

Green Peas.\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 Oyster Plant.<\/em><\/p>\n

Succotash.<\/em><\/p>\n

Wild Young Turkey Stuffed with Chestnuts. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/em>Saddle of Vension, with Current Jelly.<\/em><\/p>\n

Lettuce Salad.<\/em><\/p>\n

Chicken, a la Mayonnaise. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/em>Shrimp, a la Russian.<\/em><\/p>\n

English Plum Pudding. Brandy Sauce.<\/em><\/p>\n

Cream Meringue 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 Mince Pie.<\/em><\/p>\n

Banana Ice Cream.<\/em><\/p>\n

Fruit Cake.\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 Cocoanut Cake.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assorted Cake.<\/em><\/p>\n

Grape Jelly.\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 Fruits in Season.<\/em><\/p>\n

Coffee.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tea.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Milk.<\/em><\/p>\n

American Cheese.<\/em><\/p>\n

While many of the items we feel we could replicate today, we are a bit stuck on the Supreme of Bear, a la Sicilienne. That one will take a little investigating on our part.<\/p>\n

We wish\u00a0everyone a pleasant Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n

*The menu has been copied with original spelling left in place.<\/p>\n

(posted by Amy D.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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