Rufus Estes' Good Things to Eat: The First Cookbook by an African-American Chef (Dover Cookbooks)
Language: English
Published by Dover Publications, 2004
- Softcover
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Born a slave in 1857, Rufus Estes worked his way up from a Pullman Private Car attendant to a job preparing meals for the top brass at one of the country's largest steel corporations. This cookbook, the first to be written and published by a black chef, includes a number of dishes from Estes vast culinary collection. Commenting briefly on his Southern childhood and early years as a railway attendant, Estes goes on to offer simple instructions for preparing such standard fare as fried chicken, beef roast, and glazed carrots. But the heart of the book lies in mouth-watering recipes for dishes rarely found in contemporary cookbooks among them Creole-style chicken gumbo, chestnut stuffing with truffles, cherry dumplings, and southern-style waffles. Nearly 600 recipes from haute cuisine to family-style meals are included. Sure to intrigue food enthusiasts and collectors of old cookbooks, Rufus Estes Good Things to Eat will also appeal to anyone interested in the African-American experience.Paperback. Pictorial cover. Frontispiece. xiii, 144pp. Full refund if not satisfied.…
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- Title
- Rufus Estes' Good Things to Eat: The First Cookbook by an African-American Chef (Dover Cookbooks)
- Author
- Estes, Rufus
- Publisher
- Dover Publications
- Publication year
- 2004
- Condition
- Fine
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0486437647
- ISBN 13
- 9780486437644
- Item weight
- 6 ounces
- Seller catalogs
- Cooking, Food & Wine
The first cookbook to be written and published by a black chef, this volume provides a glimpse into a bygone world. Includes nearly 600 mouth-watering recipes: chicken gumbo, chestnut stuffing with truffles, cherry dumplings, southern-style waffles, and scores of other dishes from haute cuisine to family-style meals. Of special value to anyone interested in the African-American experience.
- First African-American-authored cookbook, preserving an essential piece of culinary and cultural history.
- Nearly 600 unique recipes, from family-style meals to haute cuisine—fried chicken and beef roast to rare dishes like chestnut stuffing with truffles.
- Southern and Creole flavors infused in mouthwatering recipes for waffles, chicken gumbo, and cherry dumplings.
- Simple, easy-to-follow instructions suitable for both amateur cooks and experienced chefs.
- A rich narrative of Rufus’ life, offering glimpses into African-American history and his role as a Pullman Private Car attendant working his way up to a railway chef preparing meals for the top brass of one of the country's largest steel corporations.
- Perfect for collectors, food historians, and lovers of vintage cookbooks looking to explore African-American heritage cuisine. A great gift for amateur and professional chefs.
Bring history to your kitchen and enjoy the gourmet delights of Rufus Estes’ Good Things to Eat—a celebration of resilience, heritage, and the art of cooking!
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