Ranhofer was a master chef who worked for decades at americas most celebrated restaurant of the gilded age. French, russian, american and english tableservice, complete background information on cooking procedures, measurements and methods is all included, not to mention proper serving and. The epicurean by charles ranhofer, chef delmonicos nyc for. The epicurean, a complete treatise of analytical and. Claytons quaker cookbook, being a practical treatise on the culinary art. Charles ranhofer is the author of the epicurean, 4. A complete treatise of analytical and practical studies on the culinary art. It is a snapshot of how hotel kitchens served their guests 150 years ago. See all books authored by charles ranhofer, including the epicurean, a complete treatise of analytical and practical studies on the culinary art, including table and wine service. Its by charles ranhofer and the date on it is 1920. The epicurean, by charles ranhofer former chef at delmonicos, published by the hotel monthly press, chicago il.
Delmonicos opened in 1820, serving european fine dining. In 1893 ranhofer shared his professional secrets with the publication of the epicurean. Antique cook book charles ranhofer the epicurean original. Later edition of one of the most important cookbooks ever produced, with 800 intext and fullpage illustrations, in a striking original art deco binding. Charles ranhofer simple english wikipedia, the free. Charles ranhofer was already famous when he was hired by the legendary. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the us. By the middle of the 19 th century, delmonicos was considered to be the greatest restaurant in the united states. Charles ranhofer november 7, 1836, saintdenis, france october 9, 1899, new york was the chef at the famous delmonicos restaurant in new york from 1862 to 1876 and 1879 to 1896.
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Charles ranhofer books list of books by author charles. An encyclopedic book containing the great chefs recipes accumulated over his thirty four years at delmonicos including signature dishes such as lobster newburg and baked alaska ranhofer did not invent this dish, but did name it. This book is simply the best answer to any questions about how the upper classes were dining in late victorian america. The key date in delmonicos history was 1862, when a great french chef from alsace named charles ranhofer took over delmonicos. Later printing of the 1894 classic, originally selfpublished, by charles ranhofer of delmonicos. The personal note is dated new york, feburary 24, 1893. It is the magnum opus of the great chef, charles ranhofer, who ruled the kitchen at the famed delmonicos restaurant in new york city. Ranhofer was the author of the epicurean 1894, an encyclopedic cookbook of over 1,000 pages, similar in scope to escoffiers le guide culinaire. The epicurean michigan state universitys digital sources center. In his book, ranhofer gives detailed instructions not only for every recipe, but also on how to use the equipment, molds, and tools in the professional restaurant kitchen with hundreds of illustrations for clarification.
Condition new binding hardcover isbn 9781163200414 isbn 10 1163200417 quantity. Aug 30, 2005 charles ranhofer was chef at the famous delmonicos restaurant in new york, and author of a popular cookbook titled the epicurean. Charles ranhofer november 7, 1836 in saintdenis, france october 9, 1899 in new york was the chef at delmonicos restaurant in new york from 1862 to 1876 and 1879 to 1896. Ranhofer wrote the epicurean, 1894, a cookbook of over 1,000 pages, similar in scope to escoffiers le guide culinaire career. Making a francoamerican culinary encyclopedia by charles ranhofer. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Buy online, view images and see past prices for the epicurean, by charles ranhofer, 1920. The epicurean, a complete treatise of analytical and practical studies on the culinary art, including table and wine service. Kessinger publishing, dec 1, 2004 cooking 604 pages. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
In the next couple weeks im thinking about auctioning off a rare cookbook i found called the epicurean. The book covers table and wine service, bills of fare, recipes from 1862 to 1894. The epicurean by charles ranhofer, chef delmonicos nyc. The epicurean this great classic on the art of cooking is the creation of a master chef who worked for decades at americas most celebrated restaurant of the gilded age. Portrait of charles ranhofer taken from the flyleaf of his book, the epicurean.
A complete treatise of analytical and practical studies on the culinary art including table and wine. Nearly 800 blackandwhite illustrations depict foods, methods of preparation, and table settings. Charles ranhofer was chef at the famous delmonicos restaurant in new york, and author of a popular cookbook titled the epicurean. It was considered one of the most complete treatises of the kind ever published, wrote the new york times at the time of ranhofers death. A complete treatise of analytical and practical studies on the culinary art including table and wine service. Nov 29, 2002 charles ranhofer s the epicurean is beyond compare by anys measure, and it is the standard bearer by which all future cooking publications would be judged.
The classic 1893 cookbook calla editions by charles ranhofer is a nearly 1200 page tome on the art of cooking. Buy the epicurean new impression by ranhofer, charles isbn. Ranhofer wrote the epicurean, 1894, a cookbook of over 1,000 pages, similar in scope to escoffiers le guide culinaire. Charles ranhofer books list of books by author charles ranhofer. A complete treatise of analytical and practical studies on the culinary art, including table and wine service, how to prepare and cook dishes, etc. Ranhofer was the author of the epicurean 1894, 1 an encyclopedic cookbook of over 1,000 pages, similar in scope to escoffiers le guide culinaire. Originally published in 1894 and ed by his wife rose in 1920. Charles ranhofer rare books and first editions at bauman. Another celebrated dinner planned by ranhofer featured a 30foot pond set into the banquet table, banked with flowers to protect guests from splashing by four live swans. Complete culinary encyclopedia, with more than 3,500 recipes and nearl. I own the book the epicurean by charles ranhofer, entered.
Ranhofers name became widely known after he published his vast cookbook, the epicurean, in 1894, divulging how haute restaurant cuisine was produced. I just wanted to look online first to see where the interest might be in such a book. It has a hand written note to chef charles ranhofer from charles c. Jun 22, 2011 the epicurean by charles ranhofer, 9781614270881, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. A splendid facsimile of the rare 1893 edition, it constitutes a complete culinary encyclopedia, with more than 3,500 recipes. 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. The epicurean part one by charles ranhofer 20041201 by charles ranhofer jan 1 1878. Ranhofer, when interviewed on the subject, listed the most important points of running a kitchen of fortyfive chefs. The epicurean by charles ranhofer charles ranhofer was one of the greatest chefs of his day. An encyclopedic book containing the great chefs recipes accumulated over his thirty four years at delmonicos including signature dishes such as lobster newburg and baked alaska ranhofer did not invent this dish, but did. In decades marked by a massifying, standardizing, and leveling industrial revolution, ranhofer brought to america an appreciation for the high refinement, balance, and sublimity of french haute cuisine one of the more notable fruits of the centuries of christian culture and. I own the book the epicurean by charles ranhofer, entered according to act of congress in the year 1893.
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