Rufus Estes' Good Things to Eat: The First Cookbook by an African-American Chef (Dover Cookbooks)

by Rufus Estes

Overview

Good Things to Eat showcases recipes by an accomplished African American chef and offers a fascinating glimpse into early-twentieth-century American cooking, featuring recipes in both the European and Southern traditions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781648371882
Publisher:	Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
Publication date:	05/16/2023
Pages:	142
Sales rank:	131,603
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Rufus Estes was born into slavery in Tennessee in 1857. After the Civil War he began working as a railway attendant at the luxurious Pullman Palace Car Company, where he eventually became head chef. His cooking was renowned for its quality and creativity, and he quickly gained a reputation as one of the country's best chefs.