What to Eat, How to Serve it

Name: What to Eat, How to Serve it
Author: Christine Terhune Herrick

By Christine Terhune Herrick

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The book offers practical household instruction for planning, serving, and presenting meals, beginning with dining-room arrangement and modes of service. It lays out breakfast, luncheon, dinner, tea, and supper menus and courses, with seasonal and occasion-based sample menus and suggestions for small and large entertainments. Chapters address table setting, decoration, serving sequence, and provisions for children, invalids, and outdoor lunches, and include guidance on china, glass, linen, and silver. Advice emphasizes comfort, efficient service, and tasteful presentation for everyday family meals as well as more formal gatherings.

About the Author

Christine Terhune Herrick

Christine Terhune Herrick was an American author and domestic expert known for her contributions to household management literature in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her works, including "A-B-C of Housekeeping" and "The Expert Maid-Servant," provide practical advice on home management, cooking, and service. Herrick's writings reflect the social norms and expectations of her time, emphasizing the importance of efficient household organization. Through her books, she aimed to empower women in their domestic roles, making her a notable figure in the genre of domestic science.