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53. Oyster

Fri Mar 27, 2026, 11:00 AM

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The only historical source for oyster ice cream is found in Mary Randolph's cookbook, The Virginia House-Wife, published in 1824.[1]

Contrary to various news reports in the 21st century, oyster ice cream was not served at the First Thanksgiving, nor was it a favorite of George Washington's, nor served in the White House by Dolley Madison, nor mentioned by Mark Twain in his novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.[3] However,
President James Madison's wife, first lady Dolley Madison, is reported to have served several different flavors of ice cream, both sweet and savory, including: asparagus, parmesan and oyster.[

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When I first responded, I don't think it said ice cream, MIButterfly Thursday #9

It didn't , but people were putting ice cream flavors. I go with the flow and edited the OP to show ice cream. Sorry for debm55 Thursday #10

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