Good Things to Eat As Suggested By Rufus
Rufus Estes
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
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) (6 hr 12 min)
Chapters
| Foreword, Sketch of My Life, Hints for Kitchen Maids, Weights & Measures | 11:48 | Read by Dr. Pamela Russ |
| Soups | 20:21 | Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) |
| Fish | 10:49 | Read by Kristen McQuillin |
| Beef, Veal and Pork | 34:38 | Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) |
| Salads | 8:23 | Read by Scott Walter |
| Poultry and Poultry Dressings | 29:19 | Read by Catherine Fitz |
| Lunch Dishes | 15:58 | Read by Robin Cotter |
| Game, Gravy and Garnishes | 4:48 | Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) |
| Lenten Dishes | 5:14 | Read by Alys AtteWater |
| Miscellaneous | 20:06 | Read by Patricia Oakley |
| Vegetables | 37:43 | Read by Alys AtteWater |
| Sauces | 11:57 | Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) |
| Rolls, Bread and Muffins | 23:59 | Read by Joyce Nussbaum |
| Pies and Pastries | 17:19 | Read by Catherine Fitz |
| Cakes, Crullers and Eclairs | 28:53 | Read by J.C. |
| Candies | 6:29 | Read by Betsie Bush |
| Ice Cream and Sherbets | 11:23 | Read by Betsie Bush |
| Preserves, Pickles and Relish | 20:42 | Read by Catherine Fitz |
| Souffles; Fillings for Cakes | 10:56 | Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) |
| Desserts; Sauces for Puddings; Beverages | 41:38 | Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) |