It's my grandpa's 95th bday coming up: recipe ideas?

Question

I want to either do a throwback theme to the late 1930s early 40s, or England because he never went there but was always curious. He is a simple CT farm boy, and in excellent condition. I love him to pieces and I want this to be super special... so I'd like some thoughts on my theme and especially foods from the 30s and 40s ;-) thanks

Answer 1

try the chicken cutlets.made 50% chicken and 50%cutlet

Answer 2

Well, I guess the titanic menus would be a good choice 1912-american and british, lets see- but of course, the 30's and 40's would have ben declining into the depression, but these are the menus his parents probobly talked about and pulled out only on very special occasions- this sounds like one!!

RMS Titanic First Class Dinner Menu April 14, 1912
Hors D'oeuvre Varies
Oysters Consomme Olga Cream of Barley
Salmon, Mousseline Sauce, Cucumber
Filet Mignons Lili
Saute of Chicken, Lyonnaise
Vegetable Marrow Farcie
Lamb, Mint Sauce
Roast Duckling, Apple Sauce
Sirloin of Beef, Chateau Potatoes Green Peas
Creamed Carrots
Boiled Rice
Parmentier & Boiled New Potatoes
Punch Romaine
Roast Squab & Cress
Cold Asparagus Vinaigrette
Pate De Foie Gras
Celery
Waldorf Pudding
Peaches in Chartreube Jelly
Chocolate & Vanilla Eclairs
French Ice Cream

Answer 3

The best thing to do is get your Grandpa to reminisce about what is was like during the depression and during the war. I can remember my mom and dad talking about having potato or onion sandwiches in the 30's. My mom lived on a farm in Kansas and they would have a chicken once in a while. Everything else, the hogs and calves, they sold to buy the staples. During the war a lot of things were rationed so it was not a lot better.
I would say call your Granddad and ask him what was the favorite food his mom every cooked. Then try to figure out how to do it.