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1949 Transatlantic Crossing
17 August Cabin Class Luncheon Menu

This page is a full-text the Cabin Class Luncheon Menu of 17 May 1949, from an Eastbound transatlantic crossing. This is another of the earliest menus presently in my archive.

On transatlantic crossings two suggested menus were presented, one in English the other in French. Note how different choices were made for each language.

RMS Caronia

Wed. August 17 1949

 

LUNCHEON

 
Iced Tomato Juice • Clam Juice
HORS D'ŒUVRE
Canapé Ecarlate • Œufs, Tartare
Bismarck Herrings • Sardines • Choux Rouges
Sour Gherkins • Tomato, Vinaigrette
Saucisson: Lyon and Liver
Olives: Green and Ripe
SOUP
Consommé Diablotins • Soupe Beaucaire
FISH
Cold: Salmon, Mayonnaise
FARINACEOUS
Spaghetti, Caruso
VEGETARIAN
Aubergine Farçie
ENTRÉE
Golden Buck and Welsh Rarebit
AMERICAN SPECIALITY
Veal Cutlet with Cole Slaw
JOINT
Roast Leg and Loin of Pork, Savoury and Apple Sauce
VEGETABLES
Brussels Sprouts • Boston Baked Beans
POTATOES
Baked Jacket • Boiled • Sautées
GRILL
(To Order 10 mins)
Calf's Liver and Bacon • Parisienne Steak, Fried Onions
COLD BUFFET
Fresh Brawn • Braised Ham • Roast Chicken
Veal and Ham Pie
SALADS
Lettuce • Tomato • Potato
DRESSINGS
French • Cream
SWEETS
Rice and Raisin Pudding • Cherry Flan
Macedoine of Fruit
ICES
Peach • Strawberry
CHEESE
Blue • American • Colonial • Kraft • Gorgonzola • Edam
 
Tea • Coffee
Menu Suggestion

Soupe Beaucaire

Cold: Salmon, Mayonnaise

Grilled Calf's Liver and Bacon
Boston Baked Beans • Sautée Potatoes

Cherry Flan
Peach Ice Cream

Cheese • Coffee

Menu Suggestion

Hors d'Œuvre Variés

Consommé Diablotins

Côtelette de Veau au Beurre
Pommes Sautées

Salade de Saison

Macédoine de Fruits, Crème Chantilly
Fromage • Café

Passengers on Special Diet are especially invited
to make known their requirements to the Head Waiter
Speciality foods for infants are available on request

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