Art of the Table: A Complete Guide to Table Setting, Table Manners, and Tableware
- ISBN-10
- 1437971377
- ISBN-13
- 9781437971378
- Pages
- 592
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-06
- Author
- Suzanne Von Drachenfels
Description
An elegant setting and gracious manners bring a sense of harmony and order to any occasion. Yet when it comes to knowing how to set a table for formal and informal dining, which fork is for dessert and which for the appetizer, how to serve different types of wine -- even how to eat certain foods -- many of us are not fully confident. This book answers all these questions and more. It show how to select, lay, and use tableware to enhance any dining experience, and how to properly store and care for it. Provides guidance on mixing and matching tableware patterns; the basics of coffee, tea, and wine; menu planning; napkin folding; and the proper service techniques for all types of entertainment. ¿An step-by-step guide with 100+ helpful illus.¿
