Sweet Taste of History: More Than 100 Elegant Dessert Recipes From America'S Earliest Days
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A Sweet Taste of History captures the grandeur of the sweet table—the grand finale course of an 18th century meal. Rather than serving something simple, hostesses arranged elaborate sweet tables, displays of ornate beauty and delicious edibles meant to leave guests with a lasting impression. A Sweet Taste of History will have the same effect, lingering in the minds of its readers and inspiring them to get in the kitchen. This gorgeous cookbook blends American history with exquisite recipes, as well as tips on how to create your own sweet table. It features 100 scrumptious dessert recipes, including cakes, cobblers, pies, cookies, quick breads, and ice cream. It includes original recipes from first ladies well-known for entertaining, such as Martha Washington’s An Excellent Cake and Dolley Madison’s French Vanilla Ice Cream. Chef Staib also offers sources for unusual ingredients and step-by-step culinary techniques, updating some of the recipes for modern cooks. This wonderful keepsake will bring a bygone era in America to life and inspire readers who love to cook, entertain, and follow history. Review: One word.....FANTASTIC...!!! - This is a fabulous cookbook filled with recipes and vivid photos of our country's 18th century sweet treats along with historical information of the cuisine. Chef Staib is an expert in 18th century cooking. In addition, he is the chef-owner of the City Tavern in Philadelphia, PA,(opened Dec., 1773),author of "City Tavern" cookbook, and host of "A Taste of History" food show on PBS. This is a perfect companion to the City Tavern book and, along with the recipes, is just an interesting book to read and display on your coffee table. Thank you, Chef Staib, for sharing your expertise and knowledge. Review: Great Recipes, Great History, Great Photography - This is a wonderful cookbook. The photography is gorgeous. The history is fascinating. The recipes, which are well written and easy to follow, are *delicious*. I highly recommend both this book and the PBS TV series hosted by the same wonderful chef. I am not ordinarily a fan of cooking shows, but his is fantastic. So are his cookbooks.
| Best Sellers Rank | #233,766 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #141 in Frozen Dessert Recipes #289 in Gastronomy History (Books) #818 in U.S. Regional Cooking, Food & Wine |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 185 Reviews |
Q**E
One word.....FANTASTIC...!!!
This is a fabulous cookbook filled with recipes and vivid photos of our country's 18th century sweet treats along with historical information of the cuisine. Chef Staib is an expert in 18th century cooking. In addition, he is the chef-owner of the City Tavern in Philadelphia, PA,(opened Dec., 1773),author of "City Tavern" cookbook, and host of "A Taste of History" food show on PBS. This is a perfect companion to the City Tavern book and, along with the recipes, is just an interesting book to read and display on your coffee table. Thank you, Chef Staib, for sharing your expertise and knowledge.
R**S
Great Recipes, Great History, Great Photography
This is a wonderful cookbook. The photography is gorgeous. The history is fascinating. The recipes, which are well written and easy to follow, are *delicious*. I highly recommend both this book and the PBS TV series hosted by the same wonderful chef. I am not ordinarily a fan of cooking shows, but his is fantastic. So are his cookbooks.
M**E
How foods made in the p ast
Interesting book with good recipes. A little different for a change.
P**X
Colonial Cookery for Everyone!
I do recommend this cookbook for anyone who loves colonial and revolutionary era history or for anyone who simply enjoys food. I have a goofy crush on Chef Stain and I have watched all of his historic cooking shows. My poached pears were delicious.
M**S
Awesome book
I've picked out a couple of things to make so far. I would have made a cake for Christmas but I didn't have all the ingredients I needed. Beautiful pictures, also has a forward written by David McCullagh who wrote the forward for the City Tavern cookbook as well. Love the history with the recipes in this book. I also watch "A Taste of History" whenever it is on. Excellent book and would definitely recommend it as well as the City Tavern cookbook. They make a great set.
H**0
Love both the history and the recipes
I really enjoy this book. I love the historical information, and the recipes have been updated to reflect today's cook. I plan to buy the other books from this author.
A**R
Historic recioes
Absolutely amazing collection of recipes and role in History. Truly, a treasure!
V**O
Great Read with very interesting stories.
The story's were so interesting. I want to go to this pub now!!
M**G
Great book !
Love this book but i widh there was more hostorical facts and stories. Great book overall, nice old recipes, beautiful pictures
B**0
Good
Very traditional recipes. Many reminded me of my childhood. Nothing too complicated and lots of interesting historical facts sprinkled throughout.
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