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helping commences. In those moments of quiet, the heart is sometimes awakened to
a feeling of gratitude to the Almighty dispenser of our blessings.
At the table, different members of the family meet; and where affection and
kindness, those aids to true politeness, preside, it is truly a delightful treat
to be the guest of such a family.
Every symptom of selfishness should be discouraged, for if suffered to take root
in a child, it lays the foundation of much that is disagreeable to themselves
and others.
Inculcate this excellent rule, "of doing unto others, what you wish others to do
unto you," and always preferring others to yourself.
It is the custom in some well regulated families, to permit the younger members,
(as they arrive at a suitable age,) to take turns in presiding, not only at
breakfast and tea, but at the dinner table. I have known quite young girls that
had been taught in this way, carve a fowl or joint of meat with ease and grace.
In helping, they should be taught not to overload the plate, as it takes away
the appetite of some persons to be helped too largely.
The gravy should be stirred so that all may be helped alike, and a small
quantity put on the meat or fowl, to which it belongs, and not on vegetables
unless it is particularly desired.
If there should be a rare dish on the table, it is best to hand it round and let
every one help himself, after it has been nicely cut up. Ham is much nicer to be
cut in very thin slices. So is salt beef and tongue.
Young housekeepers in selecting their dishes for dinner, (if they have not an
experienced cook,) should
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