How to carve every joint on the table, 1887 — from the woman who wrote the Boston Cook Book, cut by cut.

Introduction

2 pages in this part of Carving and Serving.

Introduction

"Please give us a lecture on carving; my husband says he will come if you will."

Introduction: Remember

A word to the guest, and then we will proceed to explicit directions. Never stare at the carver. Remember you are invited to dine, not to…

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