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

About this book

In an era when domestic service was paramount to social standing, "The Expert Waitress: A Manual for the Pantry, Kitchen, and Dining-Room" by Anne Frances Springsteed emerges as an essential guide for those navigating the complexities of household management. This comprehensive manual offers meticulous instructions on meal service and pantry organization, ensuring that every dining experience reflects refinement and efficiency. Unique to this text are its insights into the etiquette of service and the art of presentation, making it invaluable for students of culinary history and aspiring hospitality professionals. Ideal for civic activists and historians alike, this work encapsulates the standards of a bygone era, providing a window into the cultural norms surrounding dining and service.