masterpieces from the west, grilled classics from field and stream, ragouts, stews, desserts, dressings are hung within reach of all, like garlic clusters from the rafters of oppor- tunity. Reach up and help yourself. Be not disturbed by occasional jocund phrases in this symposium. Behind them is probably concealed a savory or a flavor. A long paragraph may conclude with full particulars concerning the achitecture of a gastronomic dream. Turn the pages slowly lest you be overwhelmed by the richness of the menu. « « « « The late King Edward, upon bidding the later Carlos of Portugal God-speed back to his native shores, inquired : "By what were you most impressed during your visit to the British Isles?" "Roast beef," said Carlos, expanding in ecstasy. "And what else?" inquired Edward. "Well," said Carlos, "the boiled beef wasn't so damned bad." « « « « It is one thing to cook food, and another to consume it. This inspired tome is the product of cooks who are not afraid to take their own medicine. The names of many of the dishes catalogued herein lies on the tongues of the mob, but the delicacies themselves do not. This book brings within the reach of all opportunities that up to now have been denied them. Given a first class stove, a few simple ingredients and a copy of this book, hunger can be abolished wherever English is read. « « « « [xi] INTRODUCTION Rossini, the musician, also a chef, after writing the score of The Barber of Seville, was informed by the direc- tor that a prelude was required immediately. Rossini re- paired to his kitchen, cooked himself a perfect dinner, consumed it alone, and went to bed where in a reclining position with score sheets all about him, he wrote a bril- liant introduction to his brilliant opera. Suddenly a gust of wind entered unbidden at the window and scattered the precious sheets about the room. Several disappeared through the lattice. Rossini, heavy with the consequences of his culinary genius, re-wrote a fresher and better pre- lude, tucked it under his corpulent person and rolled over for a final nap, after which he hastened to the opera house with his masterpiece. His best work was done on a full stomach. « « « # Brillat-Savarin, author of "Gastronomy as a Fine Art," rather whimsically names "Gasteria" the tenth and fair- est of the Muses. The writers of this book name her as the first. R. H. D. [xii] CONTENTS PART ONE: CONTRIBUTORS I Meredith Nicholson WABASH VALLEY STEAK II Rex Beach ONION CLAM CHOWDER III Hudson Maxim SPAGHETTI IV Warren G. Harding WAFFLES V Ellis Parker Butler BOUILLABAISSE JOE TILDEN VI Jules J. Jusserand . RADISH SALAD VII Bruce Barton . RICE PUDDING VIII Richard Bennett LIEDERKRANZ A LA HOOSIER IX Walt Louderback CORN CHOWDER X Caftain Robert A. Bartlett, C/*o*il« .... COD FISH XI George F. Worts SWEET POTATO PONE FAGS 31 34 ZS 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 [xiii] CONTENTS XII Gelett Burgess PANDOWDY XIII William Allen White . VEGETABLE SALAD XIV Irvin S. Cobb .... HOG JOWL AND TURNIP GREENS (PADUCAH STYLE) XV Richard Walton Tully . hawaiian croquettes a la "the bird of paradise" XVI William Johnston . OYSTERS PECHEUR XVII Dr. Charles M. Sheldon . LIKES BREAD AND MILK XVIII James Montgomery Flagg . "jAMES MONTGOMERY SUDs" XIX Roy L. McCardell . "eggs mushroomette" Judge Ben B. Lindsey . BRAN MUFFINS Otis Skinner .... ARTICHOKES, MISTER ANTONIO Dan Beard .... A BURGOO De Wolf Hoffer . RASPBERRY SHORTCAKE Chick Evans .... TOMATO SOUP XX XXI XXII XXIII XXIV VAGA 45 46 48 49 51 52 53 54 56 57 58 60 61 [xiv] CONTENTS PAGE XXV Joshua A. Hatfield . 63 EGGPLANT SAUt£ A L* ALEXAN- DER POTATO STICKS ALEXANDER COLD SAUCE ALEXANDER

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masterpieces from the west, grilled classics from field and stream, ragouts, stews, desserts, dressings are hung within reach of all, like garlic clusters from the rafters of opportunity. Reach up and help yourself. Be not disturbed by occasional jocund phrases in this symposium. Behind them is probably concealed a savory or a flavor. A long paragraph may conclude with full particulars concerning the architecture of a gastronomic dream. Turn the pages slowly lest you be overwhelmed by the richness of the menu. « « « « The late King Edward, upon bidding the later Carlos of Portugal God-speed back to his native shores, inquired : "By what were you most impressed during your visit to the British Isles?" "Roast beef," said Carlos, expanding in ecstasy. "And what else?" inquired Edward. "Well," said Carlos, "the boiled beef wasn't so damned bad." « « « « It is one thing to cook food, and another to consume it. This inspired tome is the product of cooks who are not afraid to take their own medicine. The names of many of the dishes catalogued herein lies on the tongues of the mob, but the delicacies themselves do not. This book brings within the reach of all opportunities that up to now have been denied them. Given a first class stove, a few simple ingredients and a copy of this book, hunger can be abolished wherever English is read. « « « « [xi] Rossini, the musician, also a chef, after writing the score of The Barber of Seville, was informed by the director that a prelude was required immediately. Rossini repaired to his kitchen, cooked himself a perfect dinner, consumed it alone, and went to bed where in a reclining position with score sheets all about him, he wrote a brilliant introduction to his brilliant opera. Suddenly a gust of wind entered unbidden at the window and scattered the precious sheets about the room. Several disappeared through the lattice. Rossini, heavy with the consequences of his culinary genius, re-wrote a fresher and better prelude, tucked it under his corpulent person and rolled over for a final nap, after which he hastened to the opera house with his masterpiece. His best work was done on a full stomach. « « « # Brillat-Savarin, author of "Gastronomy as a Fine Art," rather whimsically names "Gasteria" the tenth and fairest of the Muses. The writers of this book name her as the first. R. H. D. [xii] PART ONE: CONTRIBUTORS I Meredith Nicholson WABASH VALLEY STEAK II Rex Beach ONION CLAM CHOWDER III Hudson Maxim IV Warren G. Harding V Ellis Parker Butler BOUILLABAISSE JOE TILDEN VI Jules J. Jusserand . RADISH SALAD VII Bruce Barton . RICE PUDDING VIII Richard Bennett LIEDERKRANZ A LA HOOSIER IX Walt Louderback CORN CHOWDER X Caftain Robert A. Bartlett, C/*o*il« .... COD FISH XI George F. Worts SWEET POTATO PONE FAGS ZS [xiii] XII Gelett Burgess PANDOWDY XIII William Allen White . VEGETABLE SALAD XIV Irvin S. Cobb .... HOG JOWL AND TURNIP GREENS (PADUCAH STYLE) XV Richard Walton Tully . hawaiian croquettes a la "the bird of paradise" XVI William Johnston . OYSTERS PECHEUR XVII Dr. Charles M. Sheldon . LIKES BREAD AND MILK XVIII James Montgomery Flagg . "jAMES MONTGOMERY SUDs" XIX Roy L. McCardell . "eggs mushroomette" Judge Ben B. Lindsey . BRAN MUFFINS Otis Skinner .... ARTICHOKES, MISTER ANTONIO Dan Beard .... A BURGOO De Wolf Hoffer . RASPBERRY SHORTCAKE Chick Evans .... TOMATO SOUP XXIII VAGA [xiv] XXV Joshua A. Hatfield . 63 EGGPLANT SAUt£ A L* ALEXAN- DER POTATO STICKS ALEXANDER COLD SAUCE ALEXANDER

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