Epicurean Delight : The Life and Times of James Beard
by Jones, Evan
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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Fireside Book, 1992. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. Fifth Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The author of 22 books, James Beard encouraged and instructed an entire generation of cooks, both fledgling and professional. Now comes an anecdotal biography of one of the most influential and beloved of America's cooks--complete with his own favorite recipes. In this biography, Jones gives us the ingredients that went into the creation of one of the great 20th-century American chefs. Beard grew up in Portland, Oregon, but aspired to be an actor and moved to New York. Difficulty in maintaining steady acting employment led Beard to start a catering business for the New York theatrical elite. The rest is culinary history. Beard's early recipes, many of which are included in this text, were adaptations of those used by his British-born mother and her. 50 photographs. 366 pages. Prev. owners name on Ffep. A crease the length of the front cover on the right side. Bottom right corner tip of the front cover rubbed..
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- Epicurean Delight : The Life and Times of James Beard
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- Jones, Evan
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- New York, NY, U.S.A.: Fireside Book, 1992
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- COOKS COOKING METHODS GENERAL 0671750267 COOKBOOKS
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