Sherry Monahan has spent several years researching and writing about the Victorian West. These pages reflect her passion for both. Take some time to look around and see what she has to offer. Don't forget to check her appearance and free recipe page often to see what she's doing.
"This must be a dream she thought...Wyatt Earp dining on oysters or Wild Bill Hickock ordering Salmon Baked a la Richelieu." But is wasn't. It’s reality. Even though these men, and many others were pioneers in the Wild West, it was still the Victorian era.
Most people don't think of the Victorian era and the western expansion as having occurred at the same time, but they did. The Victorian era occurred while the pioneers were moving to and living in the Wild West. Yes, most rural towns and camps didn’t have fancy social parties, but if there were women and children living there, certain proprieties would have been kept. Just because these pioneers chose to leave their comfortable Eastern surroundings, didn’t mean they abandoned their good social graces. Denver, San Francisco, Dodge City, Deadwood, and even Tombstone, had a social class with all the Victorian virtues that went along with it.
During that glorious time, fresh oysters and classic French cuisine were “bon ton and tony.” Just because one was out west didn’t mean one had to do without! Straight shots of whiskey were not the norm in most towns, either. Fancy drinks including whiskey toddies and mint juleps were among the most popular. These are just some of the remarkable truths about the old west.
Ms. Monahan’s passion for the Old West and love of the Victorian era are seen in her books, TV appearances, speeches, and other writings.
Sherry’s books include popular food and drinks of the time, plus the top saloon games. You’ll discover nuggets on silver mines, tobacco, alcohol, games, and other vices during this era. You can also read first-hand accounts from pioneers who lived during this exciting time.
