TY  - BOOK
AU  - James,Ken
TI  - Escoffier: the king of chefs 
SN  - 1852853964
U1  - 641.5092 21
PY  - 2002///
CY  - London
PB  - Hambledon and London
KW  - Escoffier, A.
KW  - Cooks
KW  - France
KW  - Biography
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index
N2  - "Auguste Escoffier (1846-1935) was the first great star of modern cooking. Acknowledged during his lifetime as the greatest chef in the world, his clientele included Edward VII and Kaiser Wilhelm II, as well as the leaders of society and of fashion. His partnership with the hotelier Cesar Ritz established a tradition of superb cooking as an essential part of the luxury hotel, at the same time making dining in public respectable for women. Escoffier also revolutionised the way food was presented, popularising his repertoire in a series of hugely successful cookery books." "Kenneth James traces Escoffier's career, from his humble origins on the French Riviera to Paris, London and New York. He shows what made the cuisine at the Savoy and the Carlton so outstanding, as well as drawing a personal and culinary portrait of a chef of genius. Escoffier: The King of Chefs also presents the dishes, from eggs to lobster, on which Escoffier had both a lasting influence and strongly held views."--BOOK JACKET
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