C and W is well documented as a popular vacation food for 18th and
19th century Philadelphians traveling out into the country along
Wissahickon Creek. What isn't well documented is waht it WAS: fried,
creamed, grilled fish? on the waffles? next to them? as a separate
course?

I promised to research this for a lecture series about the
Wissahickon, so actual references would be useful, but not essential.
Really, any info would be welcome. THANKS!

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> C and W is well documented as a popular vacation food for 18th and
> 19th century Philadelphians traveling out into the country along
> Wissahickon Creek. What isn't well documented is waht it WAS: fried,
> creamed, grilled fish? on the waffles? next to them? as a separate
> course?
>
> I promised to research this for a lecture series about the
> Wissahickon, so actual references would be useful, but not essential.
> Really, any info would be welcome. THANKS!
>

The consensus of items unearthed by a Google search appears that the
catfish are fried and appear early in a multi-coursed meal. The waffles
appear later, apparently accompanied by chicken. Chicken and waffles was
popular in many areas. Try Googling!

Wayne