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Civil War Cookin’: Turkey For Dinner?

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Civil War soldiers mention eating turkey (or wanting to eat turkey) for holiday meals. If they were lucky enough to catch, forage, or receive a turkey, that glorious moment would come when the big bird on a platter landed at … Continue reading →

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Civil War Cookin’: What To Do With Leftovers (According To Major Pendleton)

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Sarah Kay Bierle

If you had a feast yesterday, there’s a good possibility you have left-overs today. You might not believe it, but I have a story about left-overs during the Civil War. First, let’s clarify – there wasn’t a lot of extra … Continue reading →

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Civil War Cookin’: An Introduction

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Sarah Kay Bierle

We’re just days away from Thanksgiving. So…it’s time to start those shopping lists (I prefer to call them logistic lists for the quartermaster’s department) and working on the menu or food preparations. Or maybe your mom, wife, aunt, or grandma … Continue reading →

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