The Butlers' Pantry
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and information that will make
you life easier as a Butler or
Valet.
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History of Butlers The word butler comes from the French term for bottler 'bouteiller' but believe it or not the term butler is apparently mentioned in the Bible....according to an old dictionary entry. However, a brief 'glance' through Genesis has as yet not shown the reference to Pharaohs cup being handed by his butler! But probably the more famous references have to go to Jeeves, Hudson and Stevens! All these butlers have, in the true sense of the words, become household names. Their dedication to the cause of effective but unobtrusive service is commendable.
Building your Linen Gondola Shaping a gondola from a damask table napkin is almost a lost art! But it is an ideal showpiece for putting under other serving dishes.
