This section is from the book "Lessons In Cooking Through Preparation Of Meals", by Eva Robeeta Robinson. Also available from Amazon: Lessons in Cooking Through Preparation of Meals.
Taking twelve as a unit, the following amounts will be adequate for light refreshments:
One and one-half loaves of bread, counting 24 half slice sandwiches to the loaf.
1/3 pound of butter well creamed before using.
1/2 pound coffee to 18 c water will make double service.
From 3/4 to 1 pint cream will be sufficient.
3 pints of salad should be allowed.
1 1/3 bricks or 3 pints bulk ice cream should be allowed.
1/2 pound salted nuts.
A cake 12 inches square will cut 36 pieces; 8 inches square will cut 16 pieces; 9 inches in diameter will cut 24 pieces.
 
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