A word or two in regard to the uses for which this work has been especially designed might not be amiss. It has been the aim of the author to reach the private family rather than the hotel or restaurant. Each recipe as given is intended to be amply sufficient for six (6) persons. A larger or smaller number can easily be provided for, simply by increasing or diminishing, proportionately, the different ingredients. For instance: In providing for three persons, take one-half the quantity that is necessary for six persons; for nine persons, increase the quantity one-half; and for twelve, double the quantity, and so on.
A “Pinch of Salt” represents 205 grains, or a tablespoonful.
“Half a Pinch of Pepper” represents 38 grains, or a teaspoonful.
A “third of a Pinch of Nutmeg” represents 13 grains, or half a teaspoonful.
TABLE ETIQUETTE.
When a dinner is given to near relatives, or very old acquaintances, table etiquette is not so rigorously observed as when a distinguished or specially invited guest, or guests, are entertained.
At every dinner given to invited guests the host presides. His place is at the head of the table. As every long table has two ends, the head is usually distinguished as the end nearest the window side, or opposite the main entrance to the dining-room.
The principal guest occupies the seat to the right of the host.
Should it be a dinner given to gentlemen only, those standing highest in “society” should be placed nearest the host or the guest.