“Without the assistance of eating and drinking, the most sparkling wit would be as heavy as a bad soufflé, and the brightest talent as dull as a looking-glass on a foggy day.”
Quote by Alexis Soyer
Work
The Modern Housewife: Or, Ménagère. Comprising Nearly One Thousand Receipts, for the Economic and Judicious Preparation of Every Meal of the Day, and Those for the Nursery and Sick Room; and Minute Directions for Family Management in All Its Branches. Illustrated with Engravings Including the Modern Housewife's Unique Kitchen, and Magic Stove
This book is a detailed manual for the modern housewife, offering a vast collection of recipes for daily meals, as well as specialized dishes for children and the sick. It provides minute directions for managing various aspects of family life and includes engravings that depict the unique kitchen design and the Magic Stove, a notable kitchen appliance of its time. more
Author
Alexis Soyer
Alexis Soyer (February 4, 1810 – August 5, 1858) was a French-born British chef, food writer, and social reformer. He is best known for his innovative cooking techniques, charitable work, and reforms in public dining. Soyer served as the head chef at the Reform Club in London and designed affordable, nutritious recipes for the poor. During the Crimean War, he improved the British army's diet and invented portable stoves and military cooking equipment. He authored several bestselling cookbooks, including 'The Modern Housewife' and 'The Culinary Campaign.' His work influenced the culinary industry and advanced social welfare and public health. more
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