Lemon ice, rum and Champagne, served halfway through dinner. Here's what Roman punch was, how it differs from the Titanic's punch Romaine, and how to make it in 10 minutes of work. The Gilded Age returns to HBO on November 1, and the most telling course at an 1880s New York … [Read more...] about Roman Punch: The Frozen Cocktail That Made a Gilded Age Dinner
Punch Romaine
Titanic’s Punch Romaine
This palate cleanser was served to first class passengers during the fateful last dinner aboard the Titanic on April 14th, 1912. The famous french chef Auguste Escoffier, championed alcoholic shaved ices to be served between courses. Punch Romaine, the Infamous Titanic … [Read more...] about Titanic’s Punch Romaine
Serve Punch at Your Next Downton Viewing Party
Managing a large household like Downton must have been quite trying for Mrs. Hughes. The Lord and Lady have invited the neighborhood over for a fox hunt or shoot. Whatever to serve to quench the palate? Fast forward. Your girlfriends have discovered you have the largest TV in the … [Read more...] about Serve Punch at Your Next Downton Viewing Party
