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During Victorian times, if you lived in a wealthy family, the Christmas feast was much more elaborate than most of our feasts nowadays. I found these Victorian Christmas menu items online and thought you might like to steal some ideas for your own Christmas celebration. Or not! VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MENU: Appetizers: Blue Point Oysters; Olive…
Sept. Book Winners!
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Congrats Sandie, I hope you enjoy Escape to Big Fork Lake. have a wonderful week.