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London Of Food And Drink
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Eat, drink and be merry! That was the cry of the Victorian era and the people of That Period Attacked Their meals with great taste! A revolution in stoves, cookware and kitchen gadgets, Combined with the discovery of canning and food sterilization techniques, open up endless Possibilities for the motivated domestic servant Who Held the position of cook.
Was Eating an event in the Victorian home. Even the breakfast meal featured a Variety of fruits, scones, omelets, bacon and more. From the ritual pouring of afternoon tea, complete with Its Own Elaborate rituals and Opportunities to show off the lady's finest silver, china and linen, to Elaborate banquets Attended my noblemen and Their guests There Was Always something on the stove in a Victorian kitchen.
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| In reality, the Victorian menu wasn't Terribly Different from What is served basis in homes today or at least someone in the homes WHERE Still cooks. Meat, fish and Poultry Were common vegetables and fresh or canned Were Served with most meals. Winter and autumn meals included Usually hearty soups and stews and lighter chicken dishes while prevail in the summertime.
Holidays Were special meals and celebrations call for the finest dishes Including Roast Mutton, Pork or Turkey, Boiled Beef, Stew Rabbits, Plum Pudding and Mince Pies. Baked good cooks Were Were Especially plentiful and Their Prize for dessert-making skills. |
Most evening meals in courses Were Served raw or baked Oysters with a popular appetizer. The second course featured plain cream soups or bouillon Along with a serving of baked fish or broiler. The main course, roasted Usually Poultry, pork or beef, Accompanied by a Variety of savory vegetables, fresh baked bread, and frequently Some pasta, Was presented by the serving maid in grand fashion and to the great delight of Those Seated around the table.
The dessert course featured Several puddings, cakes and highly prizes Such specialties as Nesselrode and Plum Pudding. Of course a Variety of cheeses and fresh fruit available When Were Often served basis.
Particularly popular Wine Was Not, But Was beer and Continue to be a favorite beverage in England. But it wasn't all alcohol in the Victorian home. Lemonade, root beer, hot tea and, yes, Perrier Were Also popular beverages.
Yes, the Victorians loved to eat and drink. We Have to thank them for a long running tradition of good food served basis with taste and a pint of beer!
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