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Good Things to Eat As Suggested By Rufus

Rufus Estes was born a slave in 1857 in Tennessee, and experienced first hand the turmoil of the Civil War. He began working in a Nashville restaurant at the age of 16, and in 1883 took up employment as a Pullman cook. In 1897, he was hired as principal chef for the private railway car of U.S. Steel magnates (the fin-de-siecle equivalent of today's Lear Jets for corporate travel). There he served succulent fare for the rich and famous at the turn of the 20th century. (Summary by Denny Sayers)

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Foreword, Sketch of My Life, Hints for Kitchen Maids, Weights & Measures (Dr. Pamela Russ)
Soups (Denny Sayers (d. 2015))
Fish (Kristen McQuillin)
Beef, Veal and Pork (Denny Sayers (d. 2015))
Salads (Scott Walter)
Poultry and Poultry Dressings (Catherine Fitz)
Lunch Dishes (Robin Cotter)
Game, Gravy and Garnishes (Denny Sayers (d. 2015))
Lenten Dishes (Alys AtteWater)
Miscellaneous (Patricia Oakley)
Vegetables (Alys AtteWater)
Sauces (Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023))
Rolls, Bread and Muffins (Joyce Nussbaum)
Pies and Pastries (Catherine Fitz)
Cakes, Crullers and Eclairs (J.C.)
Candies (Betsie Bush)
Ice Cream and Sherbets (Betsie Bush)
Preserves, Pickles and Relish (Catherine Fitz)
Souffles; Fillings for Cakes (Denny Sayers (d. 2015))
Desserts; Sauces for Puddings; Beverages (Denny Sayers (d. 2015))
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