The Menu Book: Practical Gastronomy, a Menu Compiler, and Register, of Dishes (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

C. Herman Senn

9780656035717: The Menu Book: Practical Gastronomy, a Menu Compiler, and Register, of Dishes (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656035714 ISBN 13: 9780656035717

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Unlock the craft of menu planning with a practical classic.

This illustrated guide explains how menus evolved from old bill of fare to today’s thoughtful road maps for meals, and how to assemble a balanced, appetizing sequence of courses.

From the origins of menus to the art of compiling them, the book offers clear, experience‑based guidance. It covers choosing dishes, timing courses, and matching flavors so every dining occasion feels harmonious and well prepared.
What you’ll experience

A concise history of menus and how modern dining cards came to be.
Foundations for building complete menus, from simple lunches to elaborate dinners.
Practical tips for selecting dishes, naming courses, and ordering for seasonal variety.
Examples of course structures, from hors d’oeuvres through desserts, plus notes on presentation.

Ideal for readers of culinary history and anyone who plans menus for home entertaining or professional settings.

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