The room was intended to be a reception room for the wild chiefs who visited the fort; and the artist who designed the decorations was no doubt directed to “astonish the natives”. If such were his instructions, he deserves the highest praise for having faithfully complied with them… Notable cloth shed its snowy whiteness over the board, nos silver candelabra or gaudy china interfered with the simple magnificence. The bright tin plates and dishes reflected jolly faces, and burnished gold can give no truer zest to the feast.
epicures of the interior. My pleasing duty was to help a dish of dried mouffle, or dried moose nose; the gentleman on my left distributed the white fish, delicately browned in buffalo marrow. The priest helped cut up the beavers’ tails. Nor was the other gentleman left unemployed, as his spare time was occupied dissecting a roast wild goose. The centre of the table was graced with piles of potatoes, turnips and bread conveniently place, so that each could help himself without interrupting the labours of his companions.” Now, having presented several options, it is left to you to choose what you may. Some of the ingredients are not likely to be found at your local grocery store, so do not delay in starting your search for items such as young buffalo calf, dried moose nose or beaver tails. Please note that all options are suggestions only, and this author is not to be held responsible for whatever may occur as a result of your choice of options. I would be interested in hearing how your guests react to your presentations, especially if, for example, you host a New Year’s party and for your guests’ chief entertainment you read them a “disswasive from the Sin of Drunkeness”. Merry Christmas.
John Caverhill is the younger son of the late Ernest Caverhill and Susie Boyd of Lobo Township. John’s writings often reflect his experiences and observations of growing up on the family farm, attending the one room school, S. S. No. 7 Lobo (Bear Creek School), and Vanneck United Church. John’s sense of humour and story-telling skills are legendary. His keen observation skills have augmented his repertoire .
At the head, before Mr. Harriet, was a large dish of boiled buffalo hump; at the foot smoked a boiled buffalo calf. Startnot gentle reader, the calf is very small and was taken from the cow by Cesarean operation long before it attained its full growth. This, boiled whole, is one of the most esteemed dishes amongst the Assiniboine Hunting Buffalo, painting by Paul Kane, 1865
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