For Luncheon and Supper Guests (eBook)

Timeless Tips for Elegant Entertaining and Culinary Delights

Alice Bradley (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
815 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766464539-5 (EAN)

Infos

In "For Luncheon and Supper Guests," Alice Bradley presents a delightful exploration of the art of entertaining, encapsulating early 20th-century American culinary practices with both elegance and practicality. The book is infused with a warm conversational tone, characteristic of Bradley'Äôs writing style, which bridges the gap between informative and engaging prose. Through a compilation of recipes, etiquette advice, and anecdotal reflections, she offers her readers a comprehensive guide that is as much about creating a vibrant social atmosphere as it is about the food itself. This work stands out in the literary landscape as it captures a pivotal moment in American domesticity, reflecting the changing roles of women and the emergence of the modern hostess in society. Alice Bradley was a prominent figure in the early 1900s, known for her keen insights into social dynamics and culinary arts. Her experiences as an educator and homemaker greatly influenced her perspective on entertaining, leading her to write this book as a means of empowering women to embrace their role as both hosts and culinary creators. Her background in writing and her active engagement in social reform add depth to her recipes, making them not just instructions but seminal cultural reflections. Highly recommended for both culinary enthusiasts and those interested in social history, "For Luncheon and Supper Guests" serves as a captivating resource that transcends its era. Readers will find invaluable advice on hosting, coupled with classic recipes that continue to resonate today. This book is a charming invitation to both rekindle and celebrate the joys of communal dining.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 25.11.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Essen / Trinken ► Themenkochbücher
• Schlagworte: American • charming culinary anecdotes • Cookbook • cooking • Culinary Arts • dining experience enhancement • dinner parties • early 20th century etiquette • elegant dinner parties • entertaining • festive gathering recipes • food writing • gracious hospitality advice • historical cooking techniques • Home economics • Hospitality • hostess guide • literary cuisine • luncheons • menu planning • menu planning guide • menus • personal hosting stories • Recipes • table setting tips