The Expert Waitress: A Manual for the Pantry, Kitchen, and Dining-Room (eBook)

Anne Frances Springsteed (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
51 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654724254-3 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Expert Waitress: A Manual for the Pantry, Kitchen, and Dining-Room," Anne Frances Springsteed compiles a comprehensive guide that navigates the intricacies of service and hospitality, encapsulating the early 20th-century ethos of dining. The book is characterized by a meticulous and authoritative literary style, combining anecdotal evidence with practical advice. Springsteed provides a treasure trove of insights not just into the art of waiting tables, but also into the interrelationships between kitchen operations, pantry management, and the dining experience, reflecting historical advancements in culinary practices and societal expectations surrounding meal service. Anne Frances Springsteed, a prominent figure in culinary literature, was deeply influenced by her experiences in hospitality and her keen observations of the evolving roles of domestic workers in America. As a proponent of professional waiting as an art form rather than a mere job, her manual was likely inspired by both her desire to uplift standards of service and a recognition of the growing professionalism in the dining sector during her time. Her background in the industry imbues the text with practical wisdom and an understanding of the complexities of food service. "The Expert Waitress" is essential reading for anyone interested in the gastronomy of the past, culinary professionals aspiring to refine their craft, and those who appreciate the elegance of formal dining. The manual provides not only practical guidance but also a rich historical context that enhances our understanding of hospitality as an evolving art, making it a desirable addition to both personal libraries and culinary studies.

Autor

Anne Frances Springsteed is noted for her detailed work on domestic service and etiquette,

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 5.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Essen / Trinken ► Themenkochbücher
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Hausbau / Einrichten / Renovieren
• Schlagworte: 19th century domestic duties • 19th-century household manual • Classic Literature • Cooking instructions for servants • culinary arts guide • culinary novel • dining etiquette tips • domestic service fiction • Domestic service guide • early 20th century fiction • etc. • handbooks • historical domestic advice • historical fiction • historical household practices • Home economics • hospitality management manual • household employees • Household management tips • Kitchen management guide • kitchen preparation strategies • manuals • pantry organization techniques • period piece literature • practical food service training • Servant handbook • servant life storytelling • Table service • traditional women's roles fiction • Victorian culinary techniques • Victorian dining etiquette • Victorian era novel • Victorian social customs • vintage household narratives • waiters • waitressing customer service • women's role in society