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100 1 _aSchloesser, Frank,
_d-1913
245 1 4 _aThe cult of the chafing dish
250 _a2nd edition
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-05-07
508 _aAlan, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Cult of the Chafing Dish" by Frank Schloesser is a culinary treatise written in the early 20th century. It explores the art and versatility of cooking with a chafing dish, emphasizing its practicality and elegance for both bachelors and couples. The book dives into not just the mechanics of using the chafing dish but also reflects on broader themes of food culture, dining etiquette, and the pleasures of creative cooking. The opening of the book introduces the concept with a detailed appreciation of the chafing dish, personified as "Chaffinda." The author humorously extols its virtues while addressing potential critics and kitchen traditionalists. He establishes a tone that combines practical guidance for preparing meals with a lighthearted narrative style, framing the chafing dish as not just a cooking appliance but as an instrument for culinary exploration and social dining experiences. Schloesser’s approach invites readers into a world where inventive, simple dishes can be crafted with elegance, catering to the modest needs of individuals and the social aspirations of gatherings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Gay and Bird, 1904
653 _aChafing dish cooking
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/b21538621/page/n7/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73560
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