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Mitchells Publications [Published Date: 2004]. Paper covers, 37 pp. No other printings listed.
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In very good condition. Pink illustrated paper covers have light bumping to edges and light overall scuffing. Binding tight (staple bound). Previous owner's gift inscription and "Property of" section completed with handwriting in ink on inside of front cover. Otherwise pages are clean and unmarked. NOT Ex-Library. NO remainder marks. Black and white illustrations. An overview of food and entertaining in the White House, 1850–1901. 17 recipes; 144 research notes; 13,691 words. Authored by Patricia B. Mitchell. Edited by Sarah E. Mitchell. Foreword by former White House chef Martin C.J. Mongiello. “[D]elicacies in proportion” (the title of this book) were the words used by Washington correspondent and writer Ben Perley Poore to complete a list of the foods served at a presidential inaugural ball supper in 1881. The book discusses White House food and entertaining under the twelve administrations between 1850 and 1901. — Other administrations are covered in companion White House books by Patricia B. Mitchell: "That Palace in Washington" (1800-1850) and "Plain Food and High Thinking" (1901-1953).