Lowney's Cook Book

The chocolate house's complete cookbook, c.1907 — from the value of food to the body through chafing-dish delicacies.

HomeThe Science of the Table › Black Coffee (Salted almonds and bonbons)

Black Coffee (Salted almonds and bonbons)

Salted almonds and bonbons to be on the table all the time. Celery to be passed with oysters.

Radishes or olives to be passed with fish course.

When and How to serve Wines Sauterne slightly cold with oysters.

Sherry slightly cold with soup.

Rhine Wine not very cold with fish.

Claret slightly cold with entrées.

Champagne very cold with poultry and meats.

Burgundy a little warm with game.

Burgundy and Champagne with salads.

Port Wine or Madeira temperature of wine cellar with desserts. Cordials and brandies with coffee.

← The Formal DinnerCourses →