A True "Blast from the Past" Cookbook
Rating:
5 / 5
This historic restaurant has enchanted many diners. Such was some friends who bought this cookbook as gift for me after such.The recipes inside are American, enhanced by European and other world spices and ingredients which have since become central foodstuffs of our heritage. Unique are many, such as: Chestnut Fritters; Pecan Crusted, Honey-Glazed Roasted Duckling; Pork Medallions with Oatmeal Stout; Tavern Lobster Pie; Orange Ricotta Coffe Cake; Thomas Jefferson's Sweet Potato Biscuits. Fun of going back to good ole American standards from such a historic place in our nation's past. Neat feature is this history told in very front section of the cookbook.
perfect for entertaining!
Rating:
5 / 5
I just bought this book and absolutely love it.
It has wonderful dishes that are easy to serve up for dinner guests. It also works for a great dinner conversation!
The perfect entertaining book to speak of and cook from.
I was able to meet Walter and rest assured, he is as delightful as his book!
Good "Olde" American Cuisine
Rating:
5 / 5
I am a local resident of Philadelphia and had friends visiting from out of town. It's ashame that I have never been to City Tavern before, because it is a grand place. You forget all the history you have in your own city until you have people visit you and you take them on a tour. I thought City Tavern would be a perfect ending! The food was so good I had to buy the cookbook. The recipes are very well written, easy to understand and you purchase all the ingredients at your local grocery store! I reccommend this cookbook highly and it would make a great gift to anyone that enjoys something different!!
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