THE "FORMAL" BREAKFAST

The "Formal" Breakfast differed slightly from early luncheon, except that the menu was a breakfast menu: toast, hot muffins, omelettes and other "eggs," delicate starch foods, cafe au lait, etc. A "Formal" breakfast was held at any time between 10am and 12.30pm. A fruit course 'opened' the menu: melons cut in slices, pink, green and yellow; baskets of apples and peaches, with grapes hanging over the rim and plates of pears. This was followed by a mild d'oeuvre or a dish of mush and cream, and then the breakfast plates were laid. The coffee urn was filled, and a hot breakfast was served: beefsteak or lamb/veal chops, with a salad or sliced tomatoes or lettuce, with hard-boiled eggs or poached eggs on toast: or omelette with muffins, or "pop-overs" (a light roll made with egg batter) with butter. Fish could be served, sometimes lobster. For the next course, chicken with rice. Dessert of frozen punch, pastry and jellies followed and coffee. Hot muffins, biscuits and waffles were served. This was a breakfast served when the Family had a "House Party."