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100 1 _aBenton, Caroline French,
_d-1923
245 1 0 _aGala-Day Luncheons: A Little Book of Suggestions
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-07-25
508 _aProduced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print archive.
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCooking, American
653 _aLuncheons
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33253
999 _c74099
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