He asked the Waldorf Astoria hotel staff to whip him up his own creation, now known as eggs Benedict: half an English muffin, topped with bacon or ham, poached eggs, and rich Hollandaise sauce.
He had a light breakfast of poached eggs and tea.
Three portions of clear soup, three portions of roast steak, one portion of poached eggs, two portions of assorted vegetables, three apple pies and three cups of coffee.
They can be topped with poached eggs for a satisfying meal.
