Epicurean

1893. Volume I of II. A complete treatise of analytical and practical studies on the culinary art including table and wine service, how to prepare and cook dishes, an index for marketing, a great variety of bills of fare for breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, suppers, ambigus, buffets, etc., and a selection of interesting bills of fare of Delmonico's from 1862 to 1894, making a Franco-American culinary encyclopedia by the former chef of Delmonico's. Illustrated with 800 plates and considered to be an important piece of culinary history. Contents: Table Service and Bills of Fare; Elementary Methods and Utensils; Soups, Sauces; Garnishings; Cold Side Dishes; Hot Side Dishes; Mollusks and Crustaceans; Fish; Beef; Veal; Mutton; Lamb; and Pork. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Volume 2 ISBN 0766193845.Ranhofer, Charles is the author of 'Epicurean ' with ISBN 9780766193833 and ISBN 0766193837.