Gala-Day Luncheons: A Little Book of Suggestions

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Benton, Caroline French, -1923

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

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.)

Credits:

Produced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print archive.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2010-07-25