Originally Published:
Jubilee Cook Book, 1887
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An afternoon coffee may be elaborate or simple, as one may wish. It is admissible to serve only coffee and thin slices of bread and butter, folded together, or rolled, and cakes, various kinds mixed in the basket, or even coffee and cake if you choose, or you may serve ice cream and cake, and the coffee last. Have some friend invite your guests, a few at a time, into the refreshment room where they may be served by the waiters soon after they have greeted the hostess and her attendants.