Today's blog is an excerpt from page 27 of Whispers from Kith and Kin- Gettysburg Part One. The setting of this scene is in the dining room on the steamship. The picture below shows what a typical steamship dining room would look like.
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“Dinner will be served in the main dining room in 20 minutes.”
Collett, and with an impish smile hinted, “Go to dress for dinner George!” George mockingly echoed, “Go to dress for dinner George!”
“Did you pack the casket?”
“You know I don’t have any jewels, George, but I do have some nice bauble.”
“ I’m going to get you some behemoth.” He added, "Someday.”
“That’s nice of you, but I don’t need anything. I have you.”
They both giggled while embracing each other and headed off for the dining room.
George immediately notices an exchange in currency between two strangers that exhibited some tin coins. The coin exchange was not unseen by Collett. Out of respect for each other’s feelings, they did not reveal their sighting. However, at this time, it was an unkind remembrance that they have just so recently left behind in Lostwithiel.
They shared their table with two middle-aged couples, obviously not from the class from which George and Collett were accustomed too.
The table was set with the finest of china, linen’s and silverware. The dinner was delicious with many ingredients that she was unfamiliar with, which added to her position of insecurity.
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Shannon’s Recipe Corner:
Today, in Shannon's Recipe Corner, we decided to do something a little different. Check this out; a real dinner menu card from a long past Steamship Dining Room.
To create your own steamship dining experience in the comfort of your own home, we suggest choosing some of the following. Make it a fun night!
Be sure to share your adventure with us!
Appetizers
Caramelized onion and smoked Gouda Quesadilla
Shrimp and Crab Salsa and Chips
Salads
Crispy Romaine and Cucumber,
kalamata olives, Feta cheese, Chickpeas, red Onions &,
Red Wine Vinaigrette.
Family style dinners
House smoked baby back ribs
Brined Chicken fried with mashed potatoes.
Grilled skirt steak with smoked chili corn roasted
Molasses baked beans fresh corn on the cob and corn bread
Dessert
Fresh biscuit strawberry shortcake
Fresh churned vanilla ice cream
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