<p>In 'What to Eat, How to Serve It,' Christine Terhune Herrick illuminates the art of early American gastronomy with a distinctive focus on meals that cater to various occasions. Herrick's work is characterized by its engaging prose and thoughtful consideration of the social customs surrounding food preparation and presentation. Through chapters on breakfast and specialized menus for family lunches in spring and the intricacies of curating the c...