Betty Crockers Guide to Easy Entertaining

Betty Crockers Guide to Easy Entertaining by Betty Crocker Kitchens. Published by General Mills Inc, Minneapolis, MN, 1959. 1st Stated Edition1st Printing. Spiral Binding. Size 12mo (up to 7-1/2'' tall). Condition: VG. Some edge wear, overall content excellent. 176 Pgs. Tried and true recipes: They may have been invented in the '50s, but these recipes have withstood the test of time. Vichyssoise, Parmesan Oven-Fried Chicken, Baked Alaska Angel Food Cake, Stuffed Leg of Lamb, Gourmet Potato Salad, Herb Batter Bread, and Brownie Peppermint Pie all have plenty of appeal today. A primer on 1950s-style entertaining: Dinners and buffets, after-dinner coffee, stag parties, midnight suppers, dessert-and-coffee, barbecues, brunch, and potlucks. A charming snapshot of that era, with its rules of etiquette, turns of phrase, and recipes, such as: When Guests Arrive/Leave; How to serve a small dinner for up to six people; How to organize a coffee service; How to host an afternoon tea. Illustrated with color photographs & drawings by Peter Spier. Description text copyright 2008 BooksForComfort. Item ID 17265.