It is almost Thanksgiving which means food, a lot of great food. Recipes have been perfected, passed down year from year, and everyone has their favorites. It would be safe to say, though, that split pea pancakes, jellied prunes, and fish loaf are not on anyone’s menu. If you do wish to make such dishes, however, there is an interesting cook book, Foods that will Win the War, that you can read in the Archives & Special Collections. There are many recipes for all kinds of foods. It also gives good suggestions for substitutes of grain, meat, and sugar so it really caters to all pallets. One recipe that would be fun to try is the apples and popcorn (pictured below).
The Archives & Special Collections is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12:00-3:00 p.m. or by appointment.
By Sierra Scott