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A dinner in Vancouver will turn the clock back to the beginning of the 20th century.

The Edwardian Society is hosting a four-course, formal dinner that will be held at the Grant House, a historic structure located within Fort Vancouver, on Officers Row.

The menu is inspired by recipes from the Fannie Farmer Cookbook published in 1896. The planned dinner begins with a seasonal soup, followed by Chicken Marengo with seasonable vegetables and half-shell potatoes. Chicken Marengo is a hearty dish of chicken, tomatoes, garlic, and white wine that goes back to about 1800 and was allegedly a favorite of Napoleon.

Watercress salad will be served, though diners have the option of ordering an alternative, and dessert ends the meal. Meal planners have ensured there will be a vegetarian option, and all courses are gluten free.

The venue chosen for the meal fits the occasion perfectly, as the Grant House dates from the mid-1800s, and is the oldest structure on Officers Row. The Edwardian Era, which inspired the dinner, is considered to be the period from about 1901 to 1914, beginning when King Edward took the throne. It is often considered a sort of “golden age,” with garden parties and long summer days and a sense of ease and prosperity. It ended with the outbreak of World War I.

The Edwardian Dinner is scheduled for November 14. Events like this can be enhanced if organizers use brochure printing to create ornate Menus, which guests can keep as souvenirs.
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