Good Things to Eat, as Suggested by Rufus by Rufus Estes
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About this eBook
| Author | Estes, Rufus, 1857- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 11010336 |
| Title |
Good Things to Eat, as Suggested by Rufus A Collection of Practical Recipes for Preparing Meats, Game, Fowl, Fish, Puddings, Pastries, Etc. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Digital & Multimedia Center, Michigan State University Libraries.) |
| Summary | "Good Things to Eat, as Suggested by Rufus" by Rufus Estes is a culinary collection of practical recipes written in the early 20th century. The book features a variety of recipes for preparing meats, game, fowl, fish, and desserts, highlighting the author's experience as a chef in notable private car services. It serves as both a guide for home cooks and a personal narrative that shares the author’s life story and deep passion for food, designed to bring happiness through good eating. The opening of the book begins with a foreword where the author expresses humility about the collection of recipes, admitting imperfections but indicating a deep commitment to quality and service. It features a brief sketch of his life, detailing his background as a former slave and eventual rise to a renowned chef. Estes shares stories of his beginnings in Tennessee and his journey to becoming a well-respected culinary figure in Chicago, emphasizing the importance of practicality in cooking and his aim to please those he serves. The introductory sections set the tone for a work that balances personal history with a love for cooking, making it an engaging read for those interested in culinary arts and personal stories intertwined with food. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Cooking, American |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18435 |
| Release Date | May 22, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 12, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 98 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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