SS Veendam Dinner Menu - 24 July 1948
Front Cover of an Elegant Vintage First Class Dinner Menu from Saturday, 24 July 1948 on Board the SS Veendam of the Holland-America Line Featured Roast Prime Rib of Beef au Jus, Calf's Tongue, Italienne sauce, and Tartelettes Pensé for Dessert.
Today's Suggestion
- Assorted Hors d'Œuvress, Parisienne
- Clear Consommé Brunoise
- Fillet of Channel Sole au Vin Blanc
- Buttered Sweet Peas
- Philadelphia Capon, Saratoga Chip's
- Queen Cherries Compote
- Coupe Monte Cristo
- Assorted fresh Fruit
Menu Items
HORS D'ŒUVRES
- Assorted Hors d'Œuvress, Parisienne
- Ripe and Green Queen Olives
- Iced Table Celery
SOUP
- Cream of Chicken Marie Louise
- Clear Consommé Brunoise
FISH
- Fillet of Channel au Vin Blanc
RELEVÉ
- Roast Prime Rib of Beef au Jus
- Fricandeau of Veal, Clamart
HOT ENTREE
- Calf's Tongue, Italienne sauce
COLD ENTREE
- Quenelles of Ham, Paprika Rosé
GRILL (15 Min.)
- Lamb Kidneys en Brochette
VEGETABLES ETC.
- Buttered Sweet Peas
- Glazed Carrots
- Lima Beans
- Rizotto Pilaff
- Noodles sauté
- Potatoes : Baked Idaho - Rissole - Mashed - Fondant
ROAST
- Philadelphia Capon, Saratoga Chip's
SALAD
- Hearts of Lettuce
- Sliced Tomatoes
- French and Chili Dressing
COMPOTE
Queen Cherries - Mixed
DESSERT
- Mocha Cake
- Tartelettes Pensé
- Friandises
ICE-CREAM
Coupe Monte Cristo Chocolate
Assorted fresh Fruit
Mixed Nuts — Dates — Figs — Prunes - Raisins
COFFEE WILL BE SERVED IN LOUNGE and SMOKING-ROOM
FIRST CLASS
Wishes with regard to special dishes, will be satisfied as far as circumstances permit. Passengers are requested to apply to the Chief-Steward in this respect.
Gjenvick-Gjønvik Archives Reference Number 2510.0639.7707 2012-03-05