How We Dine

How We Dine

Emma Davenport

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104868703
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''How We Dine: Or Dinner’s Ready'' is a book written by Emma Davenport and originally published in 1900. The book is a comprehensive guide to dinner etiquette, table setting, and menu planning for the Victorian era. It provides readers with detailed instructions on how to host a dinner party, including tips on selecting the proper tableware, arranging the seating, and serving the food. The book also includes a variety of recipes for dishes such as soups, entrees, and desserts that were popular during the time period. Additionally, Davenport offers advice on how to be a gracious host or guest and how to navigate social situations that may arise during a dinner party. Overall, ''How We Dine'' provides a fascinating glimpse into the social customs and culinary tastes of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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