I wonder if this will bring back memories to anyone but me. I am not sure what my favorite day was at the cafe because no matter what day it was, there was something that I loved!
Monday's Menu
Country Fried Steak and Gravy
Kraut and Weiners
Baked Ham (was on the menu everday)
Creamed Potatoes
Field Peas
Baked Beans
Steamed Cabbage
Scalloped Tomatoes
Fried Okra
Slaw
Congealed Salad
My Favorite for today was Dry Steak and Slaw! This was old fashion "Bucket Steak" not some frozen wannabe! We bought this from William's Packing Company on Forrest Avenue. Spencer and Bill Williams were the owners!
The wondeful smells that came from that kitchen.......I can almost smell them now.
I am sure I have left out a veggie or two. I will repost if I remember what they were. The pies were about the same everyday so I will save those for a post by themselves!
The steak was cooked in iron skillets. The stove would be full of skillets while the frying was going on.
During the summer months when fresh vegetables were available you could find us, the afternoon before, on the front porch (at home), shelling beans, peas or something else fresh to serve. We weren't able to do this after the cafe moved to the last location. One bushel just wasn't enough then.