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Snow, you are a woman after my own heart. I KNEW I liked you!
I haven't gotten my DVD set yet but it sill happen soon. I have the complete set on VHS, but no working VCR any longer.
Food and cocktails:
First of all, FIND yourself a copy of the 2-set Gentleman's Companion (1939; reprint 1946) Charles H. Baker Jr.)
Volume I is the Exotic Cookery Book while, while not terribly proctical (how to hang Game, for instance), is highly amusing and period authentic.
Volume II is the Exotic Drink Book and has a collection of THE most wonderful cocktails even known to mankind. You are bound to find something appropriate and delicious.
These books are NOT hard to come by at used book stores. I amy do an on-line search for you in a bit.
The other book I have is called "Cocktail Guide and Ladies Companion" byCrosby Gaige (1941). I have no idea is this is available, but if you find it, buy it. The artwork alone is incredible.
Food ideas:
Cavier
Canapes
Pickled fish
Baked Brie en Crote w/ brown sugar, red pepper and walnuts.
Cucumber sandwiches
Cornichons
Shrimp Cocktail
Blini
Develed Eggs
Stuffed Mushrooms
Bacon-wrapped scallops
Sweedish Meatballs
Mini Quiche
I'm mixing the old with the new here, but I could go on and on.
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