This book has more substance and greater appeal to modern tastes than the general run of gastronomic writing of the 1 9th century. No gush, no waffle, but sound sense based on kitchen experience, made available for the first time in English. The translator's introduction sets it in its historical context.
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This book has more substance and greater appeal to modern tastes than the general run of gastronomic writing of the 1 9th century. No gush, no waffle, but sound sense based on kitchen experience, made available for the first time in English. The translator's introduction sets it in its historical context.
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Add this copy of The Essence of Cookery (1822) to cart. $100.00, very good condition, Sold by Voyageur Book Shop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milwaukee, WI, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Prospect Books.