Escoffier: The King of Chefs by Kenneth James (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Escoffier by Kenneth James Auguste Escoffier was acknowledged during his lifetime as the greatest chef in the world. His clientele included Edward VII and Kaiser Wilhelm II. This title traces his career from his humble origins on the French Riviera to Paris, London and New York. Dishes are included, from eggs to lobster. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Auguste Escoffier (1846-1935) was the first great star of modern cooking. Acknowledged during his lifetime as the greatest chef in the world, his clientele included Edward VII and Kaiser Wilhelm II, as well as the leaders of society and of fashion. His partnership with the hotelier Cesar Ritz established a tradition of superb cooking as an essential part of the luxury hotel, at the same time making dining in public respectable for women. Escoffier also revolutionised the way food was presented, popularising his repertoire in a series of hugely successful cookery booksKenneth James traces Escoffiers career, from its humble origins on the French Riviera to Paris, London and New York. He shows what made the cuisine at the Savoy and the Carlton so outstanding, as well as drawing a personal culinary portrait of a chef of genius. Escoffier: The King of Chefs also presents the dishes, from eggs to lobster, on which Escoffier had both a lasting influence and strongly held views and includes the story of the first peach melba and the defnitive guide to preparing lobster.This bok is a must-buy in the age of celebrity chefs such as Emeril Lagasse, Rocco DiSpirito, Jamie Olivier, Gordon Ramsey and Egon Ronay. Author Biography Kenneth James is a former Director of Scientific Defence at the Ministry of Defence. He has a long-standing interest in cooking and its history. Table of Contents A Drink to Open the Mind; Primeval Soup; Lobster Tales; Solea Solea and other Flatfish; Take Six Eggs; Four and twenty Blackbirds; What goes with a Trou Normand?; Faites vos Jeux; The Strand; The Princely Frog; The Frying Pan; Little Devils; Out of the Jungle; Peaches; Pommes dAmour; Dodine and the Duck; Invocation. Review "this masterly book, a near perfect blend of biography and social history lightly glazed with wit" The Sunday Telegraph, 8 December 2002 "Well researched and interestingly written" The Sunday Times Review Quote Well researched yet accessible for lay readers.... Details ISBN1852853964 Short Title ESCOFFIER Language English ISBN-10 1852853964 ISBN-13 9781852853969 Media Book Format Hardcover Illustrations Yes Imprint Hambledon Continuum Subtitle The King of Chefs Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Author Kenneth James Pages 342 DOI 10.1604/9781852853969 UK Release Date 2002-11-01 NZ Release Date 2002-11-01 Translated from English Edited by Elena Zaytseva Birth 1868 Death 1936 Affiliation Winchester College, UK Position Classics Teacher Qualifications M.S., RN-CS, Pnp Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Year 2002 Publication Date 2002-11-01 DEWEY 641.5092 Audience General AU Release Date 2006-05-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:11815254;

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