Condition: Very Good - Text is clean and crisp. The binding is tight. The cover is bright and clean. The dust jacket shows minor edge tears consistent with age.
Thoughts for Buffets (1958 First Edition) was created to help hostesses "retain the gracious art of fine dining with a minimum of effort." Designed for effortless entertaining, this classic guide pairs timeless menu ideas with practical preparation timetables to take the stress out of hosting.
It cleverly combines commercial time-savers—like packaged mixes and frozen foods—with fine wines, herbs, and spices to create sophisticated yet manageable meals. Menu highlights include: Foreign & Themed Buffets, Thanksgiving Buffet Dinners, Rotisserie & Barbecue Feasts, and Family Dinners & Casual Gatherings.
Famous for its enduring appeal, this vintage gem was even recommended by Nigella Lawson on one of her cooking specials as a must-have addition to any serious culinary library.
Publishing details
Hardcover: 425 pages
Houghton Mifflin; First edition (1958)
Weight: 609 g
Dimensions: 14.5 x 4.3 x 21.6 cm
CV-TFB-483