Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-05-08
A PERFECT BREAKFAST.
Light and In piration From France Tor
the Timid Novice.

the 11mid Novice.
Breakfast means many things to many
mel. Ask the American, and he will give
as definition, "Sh1d, bcefsteak, hash, iricd
potatoes, oinolet, coffee, b,lckwheat cakes
wa1llcs, corn bread, at O'Clock IL m.
sharp" Ask the Englshman, and he will
affirm stoutly, Tea, a rasher of bacon,
dry toast and marmalade as the clock
strikes or the half after" And both,
differing in detail rs they may and do, are
alike barblrians, understanding nothing
If the first principles of gastronomy. Seek
Jut r.tlcr the Frenchman and his kins
men Of tie Latin race They know, and to
their Guilencc the timid novice may trust
herjtf Ui;aJu. Il tc,.r.
Upon rising-and why not let the hour
vary according to mood and inclination
forswcar all but the little breakfast of cot
zee and rolls and butter But the coffee
must be of the best, no chicory as you hope
COR salvation the rolls must hc crisp and
light and fresh, us they always are in Paris
md Vienna; the butter must be pure and
sweet And if you possess fragment of
elf respect enjoy this little breakfast alone
IN the solitude Of your chamber Upon the
'arly family breakfast many and many Il
nappy Eiair,assc has been wrecked, and so
y w2"nGI in tsinc. Al noon once more is
man fit to meet his fellow man and WON
an. Appetite has revived. The day is at
It's prime. BY every law Of nature and Of
art this of all others is the hour that calls
to breakfast.
Now that soft rains fall, and winds blow
milder, and bushes in park or garden are
sprUuting, grace your table with this one
sweet promise Of spring Let rosy radish
give the touch of color to satisfy the eye as
chairs are drawn in close abou the spotlcss
cloth-the tiny round radish, pulled in
the early hours of the morning still in its
first virginia. purity, tender, sweet, yet pep
perry. Do not spoil it by adding other hors
d'euvers. Nothing must be allowed to de
stroy its fragrance and its SAVIOR. Bread
and butter, however, will serve as sympa-
thetic background and enhance rather
than lessen its charm.
Vague poetic memories and aspirations
stirred within you by the dainty radish,
you will be in fitting humor for eggs with
sausages. Fry the little sausages and half
their number of fresh eggs, Next, one egg
and two sausagcs place in u tiny baking
dish, and smo:hc.ins them in rich wine
sauce bake and serve, one little dish fol
Zach guest. Above all, study we'll your
'auce. If it fail, disaster is Inevitable Il
t succeed, Place laurel leaves IN your hair;
or you will have Conquered.
Without fear Of anticliinax, pass suave
2 on to kid'i US sautcs Ia .h:n ELEGANT
Ices the kidneys should be cut before
rusting them 20 the melted butter in Tn,
rying pan. For seasoning add salt, pep
'er and parsley: for thickening, flour; for
trength, a tablespoonful or moro of stock
or stimulus, as much good claret; then
at thereof, and you win never repent.
Dainty steps these to prepare the way
or the breakfasts most substantial cours,
f lamb chops See that the chop is small
Jump, nicely trimmed and well broiled,
md thank kind fate that has let you enjoy
% delicious morsel. Potatoes sautes may
appear and disappear at the same happy
moment with the chops.
With welcome proof Of spring the feast
may end as it began. Order lei tuce salad
20 follow, cool, quiet and encouraging.
What chccse;" you ask. Why, Swiss
swiss with sugar Coffee is indispensable
md what is true Of coffee after dinner Il
true of coffee after breakfast Have it o.
the best or not at all
What ii work you cannot after thus
giving rein to fancy and to appetite
Breakfast is not for those who toll that they
may dine. Their sad portion Is the mid
day sandwich