New Year's Calls in Marion Harland's School for Housewives
A critical passage recounts New Year customs as described by Marion Harland, detailing fashion, social crowds, and the bustling twelve hours of visiting in Knickerbocker era New York. The piece reflects on etiquette, the first-foot superstition, and the lively domestic drama of debutantes and callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester
Orlin
Lie Kuickerbocker
Gaunber Brosdefoth
Roundahante
Wren
Abun
Graule
Assuuinuion
Anelay Euimber
New Year Customs Theme in Old World Social Rise and Decline
A lively reminiscence on New Year celebrations, social stratification, and the clash between old established families and newly wealthy parvenus. The narrator recalls lavish dining, house visits, and the tension between tradition and modern wealth, with sharp notes on manners, status, and changing urban life.
Raviole and luncheon dishes from Italian cookery note
A culinary letter offers detailed Italian ravioli recipes with minced meat filling and pasta dough, plus references to Florence and Firenze menus. It includes commentary by A W. Couleville and Mary M. G. on odds and ends of cookery, and a long anecdote on serving fried delicacies with stock poured over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xausage
Esheore
Polishing china and the breadfruit tree traditions
The article discusses methods for cleaning fine china, noting how households vary in care from polishing in dining rooms to trusted servants handling valuables. It also describes the breadfruit tree of the South Sea islands, its size, appearance, and how natives roast the fruit to resemble wheat bread as a staple food.
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China
South Sea Islands
Family Meals For A Week Menu Derives From Leftovers
A week long menu outlines daily breakfasts lunches and dinners built from leftovers and pantry staples. Items include turkey leftovers, soups, stews, casseroles, vegetables, fruits, breads, beverages, and desserts with suggested sides and dressings.
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School For Housewives
Marion Harland
HeaGrAap
Newyear
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Cba Bay
Steelunie
Liege
Sultess
America
Universal Brotherhood
Florence
Padrona
Uae
Mary M. G
Firenze
Fiat
Katherine
Naw
Ani
Oscar TM
Canview
Esmeiel
Liaay
USA
Mike
Walter
Cobl
Spyngo
Ulavk
Eutfea
Yestentay
Pacen
Brunswick
Ellows
Amin
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