Possum Recipe ~1910

Possum Recipe for Camping.

This is the first time I have ever come across a possum recipe. Ever. Which is saying something. Note that he is to be served with sweet potatoes – except in desperate extremity. Read on!The details…

Brace yourself for this next paragraph – explicit historical and cultural reference pervade.

Anyone slightly curious?

Golly – I don’t even know how to tag this post. #possum  – or – #opossum #possumpairings #roastopossum ???

Here’s a link to Camp Cookery, more to come.

Happy camping!

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• War and Potatoes ~1917
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• Ragout of Carrots ~1825