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2010-01-05
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Pierce, Paul
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Pierce, Paul Ashville
Breakfasts and Teas: Novel Suggestions for Social Occasions
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"Breakfasts and Teas: Novel Suggestions for Social Occasions" by Paul Pierce is a collection of culinary and social entertaining guides written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on providing detailed suggestions and menus for hosting various types of breakfast and tea gatherings, showcasing the art of hospitality and refined dining experiences. The author, recognized for his expertise in food and social events, offers insights that are likely tailored for an audience seeking to elevate their entertaining skills during a time of burgeoning social customs. The opening of the text introduces the purpose and layout of the guide, emphasizing its role as a resource for women editors and hosts looking to enhance their entertaining repertoire. It highlights the importance of social occasions such as breakfasts and teas, suggesting thoughtful decor and thematic menus for various celebrations like bridal breakfasts, seasonal gatherings, and cultural explorations, such as a Cuban breakfast. Through detailed menu descriptions, decor ideas, and practical recipes, the initial segments capture the essence of leisurely, elegant dining that reflects the social norms and tastes of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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