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Title: Luncheons: A Cook's Picture Book
Note: Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Luncheons: A Cook's Picture Book" by Mary Ronald is a practical cook's guide written in the early 20th century. This illustrated cookbook serves as a supplement to "The Century Cook Book," focusing specifically on recipes and techniques for preparing an array of luncheon dishes, providing valuable suggestions for housekeepers on how to create appealing menus and presentations. The opening of "Luncheons" sets the stage by discussing the nature of the luncheon meal, which can vary widely in formality. It outlines how luncheons are generally attended by women and can range from informal gatherings to elaborate affairs similar to dinner. The author emphasizes the importance of an aesthetically pleasing presentation, detailing considerations for table settings, guest arrangement, and menu selection, while providing insights into appropriate garnishing and dishing techniques to enhance the visual appeal of the dishes. The emphasis on combining practicality with elegance offers a glimpse into the culinary culture of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ronald, Mary, 1844-1903
EBook No.: 57896
Published: Sep 13, 2018
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: Luncheons
LoCC: Technology: Home economics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Luncheons: A Cook's Picture Book
Note: Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Julia Miller, Barry Abrahamsen and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Luncheons: A Cook's Picture Book" by Mary Ronald is a practical cook's guide written in the early 20th century. This illustrated cookbook serves as a supplement to "The Century Cook Book," focusing specifically on recipes and techniques for preparing an array of luncheon dishes, providing valuable suggestions for housekeepers on how to create appealing menus and presentations. The opening of "Luncheons" sets the stage by discussing the nature of the luncheon meal, which can vary widely in formality. It outlines how luncheons are generally attended by women and can range from informal gatherings to elaborate affairs similar to dinner. The author emphasizes the importance of an aesthetically pleasing presentation, detailing considerations for table settings, guest arrangement, and menu selection, while providing insights into appropriate garnishing and dishing techniques to enhance the visual appeal of the dishes. The emphasis on combining practicality with elegance offers a glimpse into the culinary culture of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ronald, Mary, 1844-1903
EBook No.: 57896
Published: Sep 13, 2018
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: Luncheons
LoCC: Technology: Home economics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.