amylsacks' photos with the keyword: luncheon

Food as ladies church hats. Or vice versa. The Surrealists (if any were still around) and Borscht Belt comedians alike were shouting with glee when they got to these pages.

"Grapefruit halves can be broiled-- loosen sections, add a little sherry flavoring, if desired, sprinkle with brown sugar and nutmeg and brown to a golden crustiness. Or turn them into a dessert by decorating them with meringue and browning slightly..." Also shown: Canapes, Brown Stock ("May be used as a consomme'. For variation, place a half section of thinly sliced orange or lemon in bottom of each cup and pour consomme over it.") , and Chicken Croquettes.

Really nice illustrations. (As usual, they're sadly uncredited.) A pretty lavish production for the era, too.

Chicken Con Fritos! Frito Dressing! Frito Tamale Pie! And so much more! Why, your geese-o-saurus shakers (cruets?) will be radiant with pride!