1950s - Two Vintage French Religious Celebration Menu - First Communion - Elegant Embossed Design - Dinner And Lunch Dishes

This set of menus showcase luxurious 'Déjeuners' and 'Dîners'.

The 'Déjeuner' offers Hors-d'œuvre Variés, Langouste en Belle-Vue, Jambon de Prague à la Mortemart, Asperges sauce Hollandaise, Poulets de Grains Rôtis, Pommes Dauphine, Cœur de Laitue, followed by Savarin à la Crème, Petits Gâteaux Assortis, and Macédoine de Fruits au Kirsch. An impressive wine list accompanies the meal, including Porto, Madère, Gewürztztraminer, Sauternes 1933, Château Grand-Pontet, Chateauneuf-du-Pape 1938, Moët-et-Chandon, Bénédictine, and Cherry.

The 'Dîner' is equally lavish, featuring Consommé Velouté, Bouchées à la Reine, Filet de Bœuf Richelieu, Haricots Verts au Beurre, Baron d'Agneau de l'Avranchin, Salade Printanière, Charlotte au Chocolat, Patisserie, Champagne, Corbeille de Fruits, with a separate list of wines including Raphaël - Dubonnet, Château Guitaud 1933, Château des Vignes 1928, Vin des Moines, Champagne, Cherry - Bénédictine. The printer 'Meunier. Sartilly' is noted on the dinner page. This menu is a superb testament to the refined French culinary and social customs of its era.