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This bill of fare for Thanksgiving is from “Godey’s Lady’s magazine” and in the cookbook, “Civil War Recipes, Receipts from the Pages of Godey’s Lady Book”. “Godey’s Lady’s Book” was the most popular magazine for women in 19th century. This particular bill of fare is from the Civil War years of the magazine when it was at its zenith. At this time the editor was Sarah Josepha Hale.
Thanksgiving Day Meal
Roast Turkey with Cranberry Sauce
Turnips
Boiled Fowls with Celery Sauce
Salsify (Vegetable Oyster Cakes)
Boiled Ham
Winter Squash (Hot) Cole-Slaw
Stewed Goose
Sweet Potato Pudding Pumpkin Pudding
Baked Lemon Pudding (Souffle)
To learn more about how Cowboy True celebrated the holidays read
Cowboy True’s Christmas Adventure.
All proceeds raised from the sale of the book go to benefit UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
