Antique Prussia German Royal Menu Duke Duchess Mecklenburg-Strelitz Cambridge
Antique Prussia German Royal Menu Duke Duchess Mecklenburg-Strelitz Cambridge
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Fine antique Royal Prussian/German Menu prepared for Prince Frederick William, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1819-1904) and his wife Princess Augusta of Cambridge (1822-1916), signed by 'Graul' like the Head Chef and dated18th November 1865, note at the bottom states "Dinner of the Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz at the Palace at Strelitz - Party of 8"
"1. Langusten mit Mayonnaise
Lobster with mayonnaise
2. Felschen mit Oliven
(Felschen is an old German kitchen term often referring to a small roast or fillet)
Small roast/fillet served with olives
3. Frikadellen mit Krebssauce und Kartoffeln
Meat patties with crayfish sauce and potatoes
**4. Grüne Erbsen mit **Lamm-
Cotelettes
Green peas with lamb cutlets
Entremets (Dessert / intermediate course)
5. Einrum’s Londoner (?)
This line is difficult, likely: “Einrum Londoner”,
possibly “Eisrum Londoner” = Rum ice (London style)
6. Pompös (?) mit Holländischer Sauce
Something served with Hollandaise sauce (The script suggests Pommes = potatoes with hollandaise)
7. Compote von Apfel (?)
Apple compote
Signed:
Graul"
Menu Size: 15 x 21.5 cm approx
Photos form part of the description
Royal: Mecklenburg-Strelitz
To Commemorate: Food & Drink
Type: Menu
Royalty: Prussia
Year: 1865
Signed: Yes
Manufacturer: Royal Household
Theme: Royalty
Features: Antique
Country of Origin: Germany
Vintage: Yes