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1. Lincoln was born in 1809 and spent his early years in Kentucky. He used to tell tales that he could eat dodgers back then "as fast as two women can make them". What is the best description to this accompaniment of the main meal?
2. Lincoln had a fondness for sweets and a great memory of his mother "making at least three gingerbread men at a time". His beloved mother probably used sorghum in place of what to make these treats?
3. In 1831, Lincoln got a chance to help man a flatboat on a river trip down to New Orleans. The French Market in that city had been operating since 1791 with fruits and vegetables from around the world. Later, in 1862, the Cafe Du Monde opened serving world famous coffee and sweet treats called what?
4. Although Lincoln's military time was brief, he did serve in the Black Hawk War for a few months in 1832. He later wrote that he formed friendships "while the soldiers ate meat together off of elm bark". Many times they added another meat product to the mix to give it fat and flavor. What was this?
5. Abe and Mary Lincoln lived in Springfield, Illinois for 17 years. During their time there they had ample opportunity to procure and grow a variety of fruits and vegetables. One of the recipes from the 1840s featured in 'The Cooks Own Book' was for Rhubarb Spring Tonic. It sounds refreshing but part of the rhubarb plant is deadly. Which part?
6. As Lincoln began his political career his calendar filled with social engagements and 'road trips'. He was notoriously "irregular with time" and was often chided by his wife Mary for being late to dinner. Many times she served mutton stew that she kept simmering on the back of the stove. What animal is mutton taken from?
7. Lincoln was always a proponent of the railroad system and stated the network aided in "promoting communities in the middle of the nation". It also brought in foods not seen before in those areas. Which of these shellfish that was distributed out West is also known for producing pearls in some varieties?
8. Lincoln was elected president of the United States in 1860. He and Mary traveled from Illinois to Washington, DC. One of their first nights there was a large banquet with Vice President Hamlin featuring oysters on the shell, brunoise soup, shad, potatoes, and duck. What does brunoise mean in culinary terms?
9. Lincoln enjoyed holidays. He especially liked Thanksgiving with its turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. In fact, it was he who proclaimed it to be a National Holiday celebrated each year. What year did he make this decree?
10. Before heading out to Ford's Theater on April 14, 1865 Lincoln had dinner. He was served mock turtle soup, roast fowl with chestnut stuffing, yams, and cauliflower with cheese sauce. What is in mock turtle soup?
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