Last Saturday we had a most enjoyable luncheon with our friends Mr and Mrs B. This was a prearranged luncheon in full Victorian fashion and garb.Mr and Mrs B arrived at the appointed hour and were beautifully garbed. we knew then this was indeed going to be a day to remember.
After a short visit in the parlour Mr Cook took Mrs B's arm and we entered the dining room . We dined Al a Russe with a meal of 10 courses.Every item was triple researched to ensure authenticity.
The Menu
Soup of finely chopped vegetables
Salmon cakes with a mayonnaise dill sauce
Beef Pie
Chicken ragout in a puff pastry
Creamed celery
Steamed cucumbers in a cream sauce
sweet potatoes
glazed carrots
buns
apple tartlets
steamed carrot and apple pudding with a brandy sauce.
The meal was enjoyed by all .
After wards we took a turn around the grounds and discussed our plans for a apple cider bee for next fall.
A most enjoyable visit which we hope to enjoy again soon
Mrs B presented me with a lovely gift of home made preserves and other beautiful items.
How wonderful it is to have such beautiful friends
Until next time
Margaret & Ken
After a short visit in the parlour Mr Cook took Mrs B's arm and we entered the dining room . We dined Al a Russe with a meal of 10 courses.Every item was triple researched to ensure authenticity.
The Menu
Soup of finely chopped vegetables
Salmon cakes with a mayonnaise dill sauce
Beef Pie
Chicken ragout in a puff pastry
Creamed celery
Steamed cucumbers in a cream sauce
sweet potatoes
glazed carrots
buns
apple tartlets
steamed carrot and apple pudding with a brandy sauce.
The meal was enjoyed by all .
After wards we took a turn around the grounds and discussed our plans for a apple cider bee for next fall.
A most enjoyable visit which we hope to enjoy again soon
Mrs B presented me with a lovely gift of home made preserves and other beautiful items.
How wonderful it is to have such beautiful friends
Until next time
Margaret & Ken
Would you be willing to post your recipes?
ReplyDeleteDo you do kitchen experimenting, based on researched methods and ingredients, or do you only use pre-documented recipes?
I would be willing to share recipes.
ReplyDeleteI do both , cooking has not changed much, ingredients have changed and the appliances. People would be very surprised at how similar menus are in period to what they are today.What recipes are you asking about?