From The  Canton Historical Society The contents of this page is 100% authentic.   DO NOT cook the turkey according to the   instructions described, they DO NOT   comply with todays USDA standards. THANKSGIVING DINNER 1884  BILL OF FARE   Roast turkey with cranberry and apple sauces   Sweet potatoes, roasted.White potatoes, mashed   Macaroni and cheese.Celery, pickles, cold slaw.   Rolls and Boston brown bread.   Mince and pumpkin pies.   Sweet cider  Raisins and nuts  Black coffee Our bill of fare is a simple one, and of course as many additions can be made to it as desired. The first article to make on either Monday or Tuesday are the pies. Make the paste of one quart of flour, one half-pound of sweet, good butter, the same of lard, and one small cup of cold water.   Chop the butter and lard into the flour, until as fine as powder, wet into a stiff dough, knead into a ball, and roll deftly and quickly into a thin sheet, always rolling from you. Fit on the pie plates. |  |
 
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