Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2024-06-12 Public domain in the USA. 249 Schloesser, Frank 1913 45044557 The greedy book : $b A gastronomical anthology $aLondon :$bGay and Bird, $c1906. Carol Brown, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Greedy Book: A Gastronomical Anthology" by Frank Schloesser is a collection of essays on culinary arts and gastronomy written in the early 20th century. This anthology explores the joy of eating and drinking, touching upon the cultural significance and artistry involved in cookery, as well as reflections on cookery throughout history. Readers will likely find it engaging if they have an interest in the history of food, culinary practices, and gourmet cuisine. The opening of "The Greedy Book" sets the tone for a whimsical yet insightful exploration of the culinary world. The text begins with a quote praising the pleasures of eating and the human digestive system, immediately establishing its thematic focus on gastronomy. Schloesser presents thoughts on the artistry of cooking, the importance of understanding flavors, and the historical context surrounding notable chefs and their contributions to the culinary landscape. Additionally, there are humorous anecdotes about the perspectives of cooks, patrons, and diners, suggesting that both food and the experience of dining carry profound cultural implications. The initial chapters delve into the essence of cookery, the character of chefs, and delightful discussions around the intricacies of meal preparation, setting a rich tableau for the anthology that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/b21505007/page/n9/mode/2up 20210122230211schloesser 1906 GB Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Gastronomy TX Text Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Cooking & Drinking 460478 2025-07-29T08:21:49.312278 text/html 416687 2024-06-12T13:03:47 text/html 3312703 2025-07-29T08:22:01.453232 application/epub+zip 2940958 2025-07-29T08:21:52.833258 application/epub+zip 286807 2025-07-29T08:21:50.901261 application/epub+zip 3359697 2025-07-29T08:22:06.914176 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3299816 2025-07-29T08:21:59.680220 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 335307 2025-07-29T08:21:47.477317 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 315415 2024-06-12T13:03:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15792 2025-07-29T08:22:07.107184 application/rdf+xml 18081 2025-07-29T08:21:51.518261 image/jpeg 3002 2025-07-29T08:21:51.232253 image/jpeg 6679142 2025-07-29T08:21:49.455369 application/octet-stream application/zip