Good Things to Eat

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Summary: A Splendid Little Package
Review: "Their [African American men at the turn of the century] history is largely forgotten today, which is why 'Good Things To Eat As Suggested by Rufus,' lovingly reprinted by Howling at the Moon Press, is so important . . . The 1999 version includes not only a facsimile edition of the original but period photographs as well. It's a splendid little package."

Rating:
Summary: "A cultural gem."
Review: "Black chef's rich legacy preserved." You've probably never heard of Rufus Estes or his 1911 cookbook, and if it weren't for . . . {this book} his memory and legacy might have vanished."

Rating:
Summary: A Splendid Little Package
Review: "Their [African American men at the turn of the century] history is largely forgotten today, which is why 'Good Things To Eat As Suggested by Rufus,' lovingly reprinted by Howling at the Moon Press, is so important . . . The 1999 version includes not only a facsimile edition of the original but period photographs as well. It's a splendid little package."

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Summary: Historical cookbook excellent piece of history
Review: Good Things To Eat, a historical cookbook, is a valuable and rare piece of America's history. This book is not just for those people especially interested in fancy cuisine. It is also a valuable history lesson. One of the best ways to learn about our past is by the food we ate.

I loved the fact that the book was reproduced in the original fashion that Mr. Estes had published in back in 1911--with lots of "new" period photos that give a visual interpretation of the times.

Rating:
Summary: "A Treasure Of A Book"
Review: This book is "a remarkable accomplishment" and "Mushrooms in cream is one of "Good Things to Eat" in the cookbook by Rufus Estes" Other recipes include Trianon salad, Baltimore Ice Cream, Orange Sauce (for puddings or ice cream), cress sandwiches.

Rating:
Summary: "A Treasure Of A Book"
Review: This book is "a remarkable accomplishment" and "Mushrooms in cream is one of "Good Things to Eat" in the cookbook by Rufus Estes" Other recipes include Trianon salad, Baltimore Ice Cream, Orange Sauce (for puddings or ice cream), cress sandwiches.

Rating:
Summary: A Wonderful Little Gem
Review: Usually, I consider reading a cookbook somewhat like reading the telephone book. But not "Good Things to Eat". "Rufus" conveys his joy of cooking in a natural, matter-of-fact manner, lean of descriptive narration, lending eloquence to the food itself. Many of the dishes in his book seem quite exotic to us now - Salmi of Game, Orange Fool, Snippodoodles, Spawn and Milk, Pineapple Marshmallows ("This is a good confection for Thanksgiving.") - but the way Rufus puts them together makes them seem eminently doable.

D. J. Frienz should be commended for making "Good Things to Eat" more than just a list of recipes by way he has interspersed Rufus's writings with illustrations, placing in context Rufus Estes's service as a star Pullman attendant and chef during the Gilded Age, when dining in a private railroad car was considered the height of luxury. Rufus's was a state-of-the-art American cuisine, good enough for presidents and plutocrats, and to have this formidable gentleman of a bygone era commune with me through a medium we both love - good things to eat - is a special privilege. Hey, I'm getting hungry just writing this!

Rating:
Summary: A Wonderful Little Gem
Review: Usually, I consider reading a cookbook somewhat like reading the telephone book. But not "Good Things to Eat". "Rufus" conveys his joy of cooking in a natural, matter-of-fact manner, lean of descriptive narration, lending eloquence to the food itself. Many of the dishes in his book seem quite exotic to us now - Salmi of Game, Orange Fool, Snippodoodles, Spawn and Milk, Pineapple Marshmallows ("This is a good confection for Thanksgiving.") - but the way Rufus puts them together makes them seem eminently doable.

D. J. Frienz should be commended for making "Good Things to Eat" more than just a list of recipes by way he has interspersed Rufus's writings with illustrations, placing in context Rufus Estes's service as a star Pullman attendant and chef during the Gilded Age, when dining in a private railroad car was considered the height of luxury. Rufus's was a state-of-the-art American cuisine, good enough for presidents and plutocrats, and to have this formidable gentleman of a bygone era commune with me through a medium we both love - good things to eat - is a special privilege. Hey, I'm getting hungry just writing this!

Rating:
Summary: A Wonderful Little Gem
Review: Usually, I consider reading a cookbook somewhat like reading the telephone book. But not "Good Things to Eat". "Rufus" conveys his joy of cooking in a natural, matter-of-fact manner, lean of descriptive narration, lending eloquence to the food itself. Many of the dishes in his book seem quite exotic to us now - Salmi of Game, Orange Fool, Snippodoodles, Spawn and Milk, Pineapple Marshmallows ("This is a good confection for Thanksgiving.") - but the way Rufus puts them together makes them seem eminently doable.

D. J. Frienz should be commended for making "Good Things to Eat" more than just a list of recipes by way he has interspersed Rufus's writings with illustrations, placing in context Rufus Estes's service as a star Pullman attendant and chef during the Gilded Age, when dining in a private railroad car was considered the height of luxury. Rufus's was a state-of-the-art American cuisine, good enough for presidents and plutocrats, and to have this formidable gentleman of a bygone era commune with me through a medium we both love - good things to eat - is a special privilege. Hey, I'm getting hungry just writing this!