Document Type
Blog Post
Publication Date
12-30-2015
Department 1
Civil War Institute
Abstract
Welcome back, fellow historical diners. Last time, you joined me in comparing a fine selection of Union generals to food. Today, we’ll be examining some of their southern counterparts. Let’s dig in!
Robert E. Lee – Aged, Fine Red Wine with a Side of Steak
Consider the following: red wines are often consumed with red meats such as steak. Steak can be enjoyed in any number of ways, from a backyard barbecue to the finest of dining establishments. In this sense, steak is the former Confederacy, ranging as it did from the most rural farmers to the opulent planters. [excerpt]
Copyright Note
This is the author's version of the work. This publication appears in Gettysburg College's institutional repository by permission of the copyright owner for personal use, not for redistribution.
Recommended Citation
Nadeau, Ryan M., "Crack Open a Bottle of General Lee – A Second Course" (2015). The Gettysburg Compiler: On the Front Lines of History. 130.
https://cupola.gettysburg.edu/compiler/130
Comments
This blog post originally appeared in The Gettysburg Compiler and was created by students at Gettysburg College.