The Book of a Thousand Menus

A thousand menus for 1927 — sixty-seven weeks of breakfasts, lunches and dinners, reckoned to the calorie and the vitamin.

Meatless Menus for Gaining Weight—Summer

6 pages in this part of The Book of a Thousand Menus.

Meatless Menus for Gaining Weight—Summer: Introduction

Many persons who are too light can gain weight, but there are some who cannot grow heavier no matter how they eat or drink.

Meatless, to Gain Weight—Summer: Week One

Watercress and sliced tomatoes, mayonnaise dressing

Meatless, to Gain Weight—Summer: Week Two

Honeydew melon, dates or raisins Whole wheat muffins

Meatless, to Gain Weight—Summer: Week Three

Puffed rice and berries with cream Whole wheat raisin bread toast, buttered Milk or cocoa

Meatless, to Gain Weight—Summer: Week Four

Boiled potatoes Corn on the cob Buttered beets

Meatless, to Gain Weight—Summer: Week Five

Salad: Lettuce and cucumbers, mayonnaise dressing

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