Art of the Table by Suzanne Von Drachenfels (2006) Hardcover

Coming together to share a meal is one of the most vital traditions. Whether dining with friends, family, or business associates, we know that an elegant setting and gracious manners bring a sense of harmony and order to the occasion. Yet when it comes to knowing precisely how to set a table for formal and informal dining, which for is for dessert and which for the appetizers, how to serve different types of wine - even how to eat certain foods -- many of us are not fully confident. The Art of the Table answers all these questions and more. A treasure trove of timeless information, this complete guide is to the table what Joy of Cooking is to the kitchen. For the novice host, this is an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide with more than one hundred helpful illustrations.