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“It matters not how simple the food - a chop, steak or a plain boiled or roast joint, but let it be of good quality and properly cooked, and everyone who partakes of it will enjoy it.”

Quote by Alexis Soyer

Work

Soyer's cookery book

This book offers a detailed exploration of various cooking methods and dishes, reflecting the expertise of the author, Soyer, in the culinary arts. more

Author

Alexis Soyer
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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