02183cam a22003133u 4500 33253 UtSlPG 20260610133746.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 TX Benton, Caroline French, -1923 Gala-Day Luncheons: A Little Book of Suggestions Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-07-25 Produced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print archive. "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.) Original publication data not identified Cooking, American Luncheons https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33253 74099 74099