Today, RJ and I went with friends to the Genesee Country Village and Museum to see Yuletide in the Country. This tour takes you into the museum’s village with a step back into history beginning in 1814 and continuing to 1890 following the evolution of our American Christmas tradition.  I think this was the best one yet. The tour lasted about 1 hour 45 minutes and it was followed by a fabulous buffet dinner comprised of a variety of dishes from the 1800’s. Of course, I manage a faux pas by asking the chief if there was any gravy. I was informed that it had not been invented yet. Oops!

     The Yuletide menu was all meals that were served in New England and the mid-Atlantic states from foods that were available in the late fall and winter. So dishes with beets, celery, corn (corn chowder), onions (onion soup) chestnut dressing, squash, peas, potatoes – all put into absolutely divine dishes for consumption. I definitely have got to get the recipe from Shaun on the ginger beets. They were superb! The butternut squash with nutmeg was flavorful and a perfect side dish to the beef and turkey.

     I think I will add a couple of these wonderful side dishes to my menu for Christmas dinner next week. They will be a welcomed addition to our own feast.