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Good Things to Eat As Suggested By Rufus

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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)