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Tapioca pudding, a common dessert served during this time, was prepared as per an old recipe that eschewed eggs, making it distinct from modern incarnations. The pudding is shown to require an entire day for preparation, initially soaking tapioca pearls in cold water before cooking with milk and salt. Although the pudding tasted bland without sugar, it's an excellent reflection of how American food culture began to influence and adapt to the tastes of incoming immigrants.