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"The Esquire: Culinary Companion: Being An Exotic Cookery Book" 1960 BAKER, Charles H. Jr.
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BAKER, Charles H. Jr.
[320] pp.
Crown Publishers, Inc.
1960
Second Printing
9 1/2" x 6 5/8"
Published on the twentieth anniversary of Baker's masterpiece, Gentleman's Companion, The Esquire Culinary Companion brings together a fine selection of recipes compiled by the author on a whirlwind trip through Europe including 'Interesting Italian Eatables', 'Succulent Spanish Selections', 'Samplings from the Swiss Chefs', and 'Bright Belgian Bouchees'. He states in his foreword: "This volume marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of our Madness, the pleasant madness of collecting recipes. It marks also the twentieth anniversary of the publication of our Gentleman's Companion, a work containing the 700 greatest masterpieces of food and liquid. Since the noble time many roasts have passed through ovens, many chefs have busied themselves in their kitchens, and many artists in food have engaged in devious experiments to find new delights for the connoisseur.
[320] pp.
Crown Publishers, Inc.
1960
Second Printing
9 1/2" x 6 5/8"
Published on the twentieth anniversary of Baker's masterpiece, Gentleman's Companion, The Esquire Culinary Companion brings together a fine selection of recipes compiled by the author on a whirlwind trip through Europe including 'Interesting Italian Eatables', 'Succulent Spanish Selections', 'Samplings from the Swiss Chefs', and 'Bright Belgian Bouchees'. He states in his foreword: "This volume marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of our Madness, the pleasant madness of collecting recipes. It marks also the twentieth anniversary of the publication of our Gentleman's Companion, a work containing the 700 greatest masterpieces of food and liquid. Since the noble time many roasts have passed through ovens, many chefs have busied themselves in their kitchens, and many artists in food have engaged in devious experiments to find new delights for the connoisseur.