Last Dinner on the Titanic notes, “Before the Second World War, the stuffing would have been made with short-grain rice, which is now difficult to find. Unless you are a stickler for Titanic accuracy, sushi rice or long-grain rice make… Continue Reading
Last Dinner on the Titanic notes, “On an Escoffier menu, a salad course often followed the meat. In general, salads and vegetable dishes were served separately, not on the same plate as a meat dish.” Asparagus Salad with Champagne-Saffron Vinaigrette,… Continue Reading
Last Dinner on the Titanic tells us: “This traditional French country favorite can be served at any consistency from chunky to smooth.” Cream of Barley Soup, as served at the OTO Centennial 1 tbs vegetable oil 2 carrots, finely chopped 2… Continue Reading
According to Last Dinner on the Titanic: “A woman named Olga may have inspired an actual chef; more likely hers was a generic Russian name used to indicate that this dish has a Russian flavor. The ingredient that that originally… Continue Reading
As mentioned yesterday, Crowley refers to himself in the third person on the 9th day of his Paris Diary. “12.20. He has walked, reciting the Ritual, to Dr. R— and H— for lunch. They have forgotten the appointment, so he… Continue Reading
On the Ninth Day of John St. John: The Record of the Magical Retirement of G. H. Frater, O.’. M.’., Aleister Crowley refers to himself in the third person. “12.20. He has walked, reciting the Ritual, to Dr. R— and… Continue Reading
As noted yesterday, Crowley had quite a rich dinner on The Tenth Day of his Paris diary. “7.10. More waste time aimlessly watching a poker game. Walked down to Café de Versailles. Dinner. Hors d’Œuvre, Escargots, Cassoulet de Castelnaudry, Glace,… Continue Reading
Crowley had quite a rich dinner on The Tenth Day of his Paris diary. “7.10. More waste time aimlessly watching a poker game. Walked down to Café de Versailles. Dinner. Hors d’Œuvre, Escargots, Cassoulet de Castelnaudry, Glace, 1/2 Evian.” Cassoulet… Continue Reading
Aleister Crowley tells us in John St. John: The Record of the Magical Retirement of G. H. Frater, O∴ M∴, The Tenth Day, “12.15. At Pantheon. 1/2 dozen Marennes [oysters], Rognons Brochette [skewered kidneys], Lait chaud [warm milk].” Skewered Kidneys… Continue Reading
Aleister Crowley records a delicious meal in John St. John: The Record of the Magical Retirement of G. H. Frater, O∴ M∴, The Sixth Day, “7.40. Chez Lavenue. Bisque d’Ecrevisses, demi-perdreau à la Gelée, Cèpes Bordelaise, Coupe Jack.” Coupe Jack… Continue Reading