The Cook Book by “Oscar” of the Waldorf

Three thousand recipes from the maitre d'hotel of the Waldorf — the hotel kitchen that taught Gilded Age America how to dine, from beef tea to watermelon with champagne.

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Artichokes Raw

A poivrade composed of a mixture of pepper, oil, vinegar and salt is placed on a plate and the artichoke held in the left hand by the tips of the leaves, is cut into slices, successively from the bottom, to each slice is attached a leaf; then holding the leaf between the finger and the thumb, the sliced bottom is dipped into the poivrade and eaten.

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