From 39 Washington, D.C. embassies, a presentation of formal and informal menus, and each specialite has been tested and adapted for dining a delegation of say eight, ten, or twelve Some of the dishes are expectedly unusual or high toned-- pumpkin soup, marinated rabbit, carp in sweet sour sauce, but not all are demanding. Still, it's for the more ceremonious hostess and the book itself will have a format and illustrations consonant with the price.