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About Herald and news. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1942-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 23, 1963)
Es - VfHAT ni the fan like s.t ' Chris tmss-tims two een .turies ago when the traditions end customs of the Old World were being Implanted In the Colonies, where they were molded, enlarged, and re-exported? Naturally, the colonial hostesses directed the prepara tion! of dishes to suit tastes formed in England or other European countries. But they took Into account also tastes formed In the Colonies for meats, vegetables, fish, and fruits found more plentifully In the Americas such as venison, turkey, cod, potatoes (one of the greatest Spanish discoveries in the New World), cocoa (an other discovery in America), squash, pumpkin than In con temporary Europe. A dinner served at Boston Deo. 22, 1768, was recorded as consisting of "Large baked In dian whortleberry pudding; dish of sauquetach succotash; dish of clams; dish of oysters; dish of codfish; haunch of venison; dish of sea fowl ducks and geese; dish of frost fish and eels; apple pie; cranberry tarts and cheese." The general compositions of menus for festive occasions in the 18th century are reflected In what was served to guests at the historic old Morris Jumel mansion in New York City. As restored and maintained since 1607 as a public museum by the Daughters of the Ameri can Revolution and the Wash ington Headquarters Associa tion, its archives are a treasury of information on living habits in 18th century and early 19th century America, Items from menus that were gustatory treats to those who were entertained or who stopped for refreshment at the Morris-Jumel mansion could be pleasing novelties to Christmas time guests now. For caller or luncheon or din ner guest there was, of course, the traditional wassail bowl of Old England, which got its name from "Was-halle," the Anglo-Saxon phrase for "Here's to you" (our Christmas toast to you). CHRISTMAS PUNCH (For eighty servings) 1 qturt strong black tea 1 bottle brandy 1 bnttl blsrk (Jamaica) rum 1 bottl whiskey Hitlers 1 ripe pineapple shredded Joint It ornnset 1 enps iDTtr 1 bottles chnrapsfss 3 A Many thanks to our loyal friends! Your patronage over these post nineteen yeors has made these years truly wonderful, and we are sincerely grateful. Herb & Maud Cox COX GROCERY 422 Commercial '(ft Jwe wish feW and giree Fastlag &a -fc&s Ida 'SE&s&s Use a large) crock or pot for mixing. Stir in Ingredient which have been chilled thor oughly in advance,: tea, brandy, rum, whiskey, shredded pine apple, orange juioe, sugar and a good dash of the bitters. When serving time cornea, have ready a large punch bowl in which there is a chunk of lee. Pour the mixture over this. Top with the iced champagne. The ice for the Morrts-Jumtl mansion came from a dugout icehouse for which blocks were cut from the Hudson or East River in February and packed in sawdust. Apple toddy was a favored hot drink for men, as was but tered rum. Readers of Kenneth Roberts' vivid 18th century his torical novel. Northwest Pas sage, will recall Major Robert Rogers' addiction to the latter drink, made by pouring a Jigger of black rum Into a glass. Add 2 teaspoons of sugar and 2 tea spoons of sweet butter. Fill the glass with boiling water and stir well. "THAT punch or buttered rum were also morning drinks Is indicated in an English gentle man's account of hla fare in Virginia during a holiday time In the 18th century: "Their breakfast tables have generally the cold remains of the former day, hashed or f ricaseed. Venison pastry. Punch, beer or cider. Chocolate, tea, coffee. Their dinner good beef, veal, mutton, venison, turkies and geese. Fowls boiled and roasted. Pies, puddings, etc., for dessert." The cooking was done in open hearths, of course, for kitchen stoves were not in general use before the 19th century. The hearths at inns and houses such as the Morris-Jumel mansion were usually fitted with turn spits for meats and game, as well as kettles for vegetables, and side ovens for breads, past ries, puddings. Note that pudd ings were mentioned In both the Christmas-time menus quoted in preceding paragraphs. There were some liked soup, too. The most distinguished of all Virginians, George Washing ton, did. The period in September and October 1778 that the Morris Jumel mansion entered history as Gen. Washington's Continen tal Army headquarters was one In which he might have enjoyed a dish he mentioned later with favor: Pepperpot, which was W. will M-v . Closed Christmas f 1 I ;"' To Our Friends and Patrons K A VFR V MERRY CHRISTMAS - - WONG'S CAPE Z !!K?!K'r!StItStWKKSFKS!J(X'SSI!,fK A Very Merry Christmas From Lyle Kellstrom And All The Staff At Lyle Kellstrom Agency, 434 Main St. you a MERRY CHRISTMAS a HAPPY NEW YEAR Look ahead to a prosptrous.l964-a year made happier and more secure through regular saving. Start the year off right . . . open your savings account soon. Look ahead... look to FIRST FEDERRL SRUIRG5 and Loan Association 540 MAIN lhV-.'Vft..Tte'.. .. - Ml?, 1 ..I said to have been concocted by his cooks out of desperation when the only meats they could find for the General's table were tripe and veal bones. l'EPPERPOT SOUP t lh. hnneycnmb tripe, cot In 1-lnrn cubes esl knuckles (aboot t to 1!4 lbs. each) 2 quarts water I hsy leases, erambled 1 1 Hp. msrjortm . tap. thymn 1 tp. bssii ! tp. salt 3 tsp. crashed peppercorns 2 mefliam-sired creen peppers, sllred I medium-iiied onions, sliced 3 cunt cubed potatoes (sliout 3 medium-tiled potatoes li rups milk 1 cup chopped parsley Place tripe and veal knuckles in soup kettle or large sauce pan; add water, seasonings. Heat to boiling over medium heat. Cover and cook 10 min utes. Skim, if necessary. Cover ko K K Y ' I) STREET : kef V t I 4 (j- Tlio roast being served In the Morris-Jumel mansion dining room is duplication of Christmas feast of two centuries ago. Authentic costumes worn in the scene include family heir looms of members of the Washington Headquarters Assoc and cook over low heat 3 hours. Remove bones. Meanwhile, pre pare vegetables: parsley, green peppers, onions, and potatoes. Add vegetables to stock. Cover and cook over low heat 40 min utes, or until vegetables are tender. Just before serving add milk and additional peppercorns, if desired. Heat to serving tem perature over low heat, stirring occasionally. Serve in large mugs or bowls. This recipe makes ahnut eight servings. For sweets or desserts at Morris-Jumel mansion festive occasions there naturally were mince pies and plum puddings. Distributed by King Features Syndicate HKRALD AM) NKWS, Klamalh Falls, Oregon Tuesday, December 24, 13 PAGE 7A 1 J I 629 Main i 1..W. extend ou, 4 .tf1 Xlncrest holiday QTeetlngi to all our cherished Jvf lj 4l patrons and friends . . . And In these meetings, S ' we Include our hearUelt appreciation oi your loyalty and aood wilL A Joyous Christmas to all. jll THANKING YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE DURING 1963 OREGON FOOD STORES FASHION VILLA HOUSE 0' BURGER BON BAZAAR The former were made of minced mutton mixed wtih raisins and sugar. Originally a meat pie, the mince pis has become something else now. It was believed that If a "mutton mince pie" was eaten at Christmas the eater would be sure of at least one happy remember that Little Jack Horner tat in a corner Eating a ChrUtma pie; He put in hie thumb, and pulled out a plumb; And mid, "What a good boy am J" and warmest wishes to all our friends Plus Many Thanks for Your Patronage the. Past Year! Dn&A ' Office Supply Ph. TU His Christmas pie was our mince pie, and the) "plumb" ha pulled out was a fat raisin. The term "plum pudding," for another dessert, la a misapplica tion of the original name. Eighteenth century Christmas or "plum" puddings were made of boiled beef or mutton thick ened with brown bread and in jected liberally with hock or sherry. The mixture was tied up in a cloth bag and plunged into a boiler. When half-boiled, the bag was taken up for raisins, currants, prune and spice to be added to the con tents. In that century Christmas fare continued to Include the plumb porridge of which Samuel Pepys wrote so feelingly. This waa a strong broth of shin beef, spiced with raisins, cur MeS i W- f and ' year. 2 - 4408 Your m mm. rants, and prunes, double re fined sugar, and "strengthened" with two quart of old hock and sherry. It was thickened with breadcrumbs and served in a tureen. Pepys noted on a Christmas day in his classic diary: "1 dined by my wife' bedside with great content, having a mesa of brave plumb porridge and a roasted pullet for dinner, and I sent for a mince pie abroad, my wife not being well to make any herself yet." "PHAT now standard Thanks- giving and Christmas tasty In America, the pumpkin pie, la undoubtedly of American origin. Just where In the Colonies or when it originated is conjec tural. Significantly, It is not mentioned in either of the 18th century American menus quoted her. There is no indication it appeared on the table at Morris-Jumel mansion until a much later date. However, there Is a recommended recipe: PUMPKIN PIE 1 rap flnnly srolad lutar teaspoon salt 1H teaspoons dnnatnoa la tmspooa nutmeg 4 teaspoon ginger H teaspoon ailsplca ti tettpoon elores ltt cups cooked pampkla Tint of cream, eggs Inch anhaked plo shell I tablespoons of rum (black) Work up ingredients until smooth. Place in ceramic or tin pie shell. Bake at 425 degrees IS minutes; lower temperature to moderate (350 degrees). Con tinue baking then until firm, which wilt require about half an hour. The colonial accompaniment of pumpkin pie was sharp cheese. After this and other courses indicated above, diners were served with orsnges from the West Indies, apples, late pears and nut from orchards or woods close by, and candies especially prepared for the Christmas trade by the sugar bakers who obtained their crude-sugar from the West In dies. "Mints" were made in the home kitchen: 1 lb. li)X sugsr 4 tenspoonlnls water 1 drops oil of peppermint r spearmint Put the three Ingredients In the top of a double boiler. Stir until sugar Is dissolved, then place over boiling water. When the mixture hardens slightly on top. It is ready to drop from a teaspoon onto lightly buttered plate or waxed paper. CLARK KINNA1RD - A Merry Christmas A Happy New Year To All Our Friends and Customers To all the wonderful people who have made our business a success, we hope this glorious holiday will bring everything that makes for a life of happiness and contentment. And, we wish to thank you for our pleasant associations this past FLOYD'S Barber Shop K Darner MOD .bf, Sslon of Beaur -f and best wishes for the holiday season CATERPILLAR Dealer 141 0 So. 6th Ph. TU 2-2544 "Mark Twain," doptJ pen rum by Samuel tremens, was a rivertxiat pilot's call to Indicate that the water was two fathoms deep. A VaUourftiendS Here's wishing you and yours the best of everything during the Holidoy season end the year ahead. Again ... a Very Merry Christ mas! HOWARD'S CLEANERS 923 I. Main Ph. 4-9889 M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S to all our friends from ART & PAT STITES PLUMBING 201 1 Oregon Ave. HOME OF THE Faucet y" DOROTHY'S Salon of Beauty M Msny and marveloui are tha joys ol thit lestive season. We with you bountiful there ol all ol them! hi. 7 jrrmjy O o
