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Canned Oyster Stew photo coming soon
1800s-present
Oyster stew has long been part of American coastal, holiday, and Lenten cooking. Canned oysters made the dish possible far from oyster beds and useful for military, railroad, boardinghouse, and pantry meals.
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Charcuterie Boards photo coming soon
2010s-present
A modern American party board arranging cured meats, cheeses, crackers, fruit, nuts, pickles, and spreads for casual grazing.
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Cottage Cheese Plates photo coming soon
1990-2009
Cottage cheese plates were popularized in the 1990s and 2000s as a health-conscious light meal or snack. Paired with fresh fruits, vegetables, or crackers, they featured in menus of coffee shops and suburban households seeking easy, nutritious options.