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Breakfasts, luncheons, and ball suppers

1887

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Presented as published in 1887. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation, not the original instructions.
the gout, never eat meat more than once a day ; and for this reason he strongly advises them to adhere to the sort of breakfasts he recommends, and join the ladies in their abstemiousness and self-denial. All meat will therefore be excluded from the Bills of Fare given for the fair sex, and gentlemen who come under the above-named categories. Bread, of all sorts, buns, jams, fruits, and table requisites must be supplied in the same manner as for large parties in Chapter I., which it would be mere repetition to give again. BREAKFASTS FOR LADIES. 17 P.S. — If any lady objects to the Author’s remarks on her self-denial, or to be classified with such very proper classes of men, or would prefer a more substantial meal, let her refer to Chapter III., where he trusts she may find what she requires. The Author does not intend to give so many “ Bills of Fare” in this and the following chapters as in the preceding one ; he thinks that if he gives a certain number of Bills of Fare, the cook will be able to follow the example given, making selections from Breakfasts in previous chapter. Filets of Sole. Ham Omelet. Poached Eggs and Ham. Fried Smelt. Buttered Eggs and Purde of Haddock. Sausages. Saute of Kippered Haddock. Broiled Chicken. Poached Eggs a la Maitre d^Hotel. Bloaters. Saute of Kidney. Bouchdes of Eggs au Gratin. c 2 BREAKFASTS FOR LADIES. Broiled Cod. Chicken Croquettes. Eggs- Coquilles of Cod. Broiled Pheasant and Ham. Eggs au Gratin. Sole a la Colbert. Kidney Omelet. Eggs and Bacon. Broiled Herrings. Devilled Chicken. Poached Eggs. Coquilles of Salmon. Sausages aux Pommes. Eggs. BREAKFASTS FOR LADIES. 19 Fried Whiting. Dry Curry of Chicken. Bouchees of Eggs aux Champignons. Broiled Haddock. Broiled Partridge. Buttered Eggs aux Trufifes. Fried Trout. Stewed Kidneys. Poached Eggs a la Creme. Broiled Sole. Sweetbread Cutlets. Omelet aux Tomates. Broiled Salmon. Roast Larks. Eggs. 20 BREAKFASTS FOR LADIES. Broiled Mackerel. Prawns. Broiled Duckling. Eggs. Kedgeree of Turbot. Roast Quail. Bouchees of Eggs aux Truffes. Omelet aux Crevettes. Devilled Turkey. Boiled Eggs. Turbot au Gratin. Buttered Eggs aux Pointes d’Asperges. Broiled Ham. Kedgeree of Bloaters. Sausages aux Tomates. Eggs aux Fines Herbes. BREAKFASTS FOR LADIES. 21 Fried Sole. Broiled Pheasant a la Perry. Buttered Eggs aux Champignons. Cold Meats on Side Table. Ham. Tongue. Poultry. Game Pies. Galantines. Ballotines. Brawn. Plovers’ Eggs. Game. CHAPTER HI. BREAKFASTS FOR PEOPLE OF ROBUST CONSTITUTION, SPORTSMEN, AND THOSE WHO TAKE MUCH EXERCISE. To such fortunate classes the Author can only say, it matters little what they eat or drink, if their digestion is as good as their appetites ; he strongly recommends them, however, to drink tea, coffee, or cocoa, and not claret or beer. The Author has always heard that the late Sir Tatton Sykes frequently breakfasted on apple tarV^ washed down by “home-brewed ale.” Chacun d son goilt. He doubts very much if it was frequently, if there is any truth in the legend at all ; and although he feels the greatest respect for the memory of this most worthy and ex- cellent of baronets, he has not put such a Bill of Fare amongst his menus. Any one caring to try such a break- fast must cater for himself.