{"product_id":"late-19th-exquisite-french-menu-card-elegant-handwritten-dining-experience-formal-dinner-decadent-cuisine-historical-gastronomy","title":"Late 19th - Exquisite French Menu Card - Elegant Handwritten Dining Experience - Formal Dinner - Decadent Cuisine - Historical Gastronomy","description":"This elegant menu card from December 12, 1896, offers a fascinating glimpse into formal dining preferences of the late 19th century. The cover is adorned with a charming illustration of birds perched on a branch, indicating a refined aesthetic, and is addressed to 'Madame Noël.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe handwritten menu outlines a sumptuous French-style meal. It begins with 'Potage velouté' (creamy soup), followed by 'Escalopes de veau Milanaises' (Milanese veal cutlets) and a sophisticated 'Filet de Chevreuil sauce poivrade' (roe deer fillet with pepper sauce). The game course features 'Perdreaux rôtis sur canapés' (roasted partridges on canapés), suggesting a lavish affair. Accompaniments include 'Petits pois à la Française' (French-style peas) and a rich 'Foie gras à la gelée' (foie gras in aspic). The meal concludes with a 'Glace Néja' (Néja ice cream), likely a specialty of the time, and a general 'Dessert' course. This menu reflects a period of elaborate culinary traditions, emphasizing rich ingredients and classic preparations.","brand":"AW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55797672149340,"sku":"0222-198","price":6.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8491\/5804\/files\/IMG_2491_fc16cd73-1ff9-42f7-ae07-dfd6f32363ca.jpg?v=1761299684","url":"https:\/\/www.authentic-wonders.com\/products\/late-19th-exquisite-french-menu-card-elegant-handwritten-dining-experience-formal-dinner-decadent-cuisine-historical-gastronomy","provider":"Authentic Wonders","version":"1.0","type":"link"}