02506cam a22003133u 4500 18435 UtSlPG 20260610133430.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11010336 UtSlPG en iso639-1 TX Estes, Rufus, 1857- Good Things to Eat, as Suggested by Rufus : A Collection of Practical Recipes for Preparing Meats, Game, Fowl, Fish, Puddings, Pastries, Etc. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-05-22 Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Digital & Multimedia Center, Michigan State University Libraries.) "Good Things to Eat, as Suggested by Rufus" by Rufus Estes is a culinary collection of practical recipes written in the early 20th century. The book features a variety of recipes for preparing meats, game, fowl, fish, and desserts, highlighting the author's experience as a chef in notable private car services. It serves as both a guide for home cooks and a personal narrative that shares the author’s life story and deep passion for food, designed to bring happiness through good eating. The opening of the book begins with a foreword where the author expresses humility about the collection of recipes, admitting imperfections but indicating a deep commitment to quality and service. It features a brief sketch of his life, detailing his background as a former slave and eventual rise to a renowned chef. Estes shares stories of his beginnings in Tennessee and his journey to becoming a well-respected culinary figure in Chicago, emphasizing the importance of practicality in cooking and his aim to please those he serves. The introductory sections set the tone for a work that balances personal history with a love for cooking, making it an engaging read for those interested in culinary arts and personal stories intertwined with food. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Cooking, American https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18435 59821 59821