Gala-Day Luncheons: A Little Book of Suggestions by Caroline French Benton
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| Author | Benton, Caroline French, -1923 |
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| Title | Gala-Day Luncheons: A Little Book of Suggestions |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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Produced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print archive. |
| Summary | "Gala-Day Luncheons: A Little Book of Suggestions" by Caroline French Benton is a collection of entertaining guides written in the early 20th century. The book offers practical advice and creative ideas for hosting themed luncheons throughout the year, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in stylish and seasonal entertaining during that period. Each chapter likely describes different occasions and themes, providing menus, decoration tips, and other suggestions to help hostesses create memorable dining experiences. The opening of the work introduces the concept of luncheon-giving as an enjoyable form of entertaining that blends informality with elegance. Benton discusses the charm of hosting luncheons, emphasizing that they allow for relaxed conversation and a delightful menu, while also acknowledging that even experienced hostesses may eventually feel uninspired. As such, the book is crafted as a toolkit, offering well-planned menus and themed ideas to overcome any food fatigue, along with practical decorations and presentational tips that cater to different events and seasonal celebrations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Cooking, American |
| Subject | Luncheons |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33253 |
| Release Date | Jul 25, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 59 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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