The epicurean
Charles Ranhofer
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The epicurean
Published
2017
Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
Pages
1200
ISBN-13
9781606601051
Description
More than thirty-five hundred specific recipes are here, from bouillabaisse and Chinese bird's nest soup to strawberry blanc-mange and baba with marsala. ... There are recipes for more than 250 sauces!--92 ways to prepare eggs, 172 vegetable dishes, whole sections on garnishes, cold and hot side sishes, wines, desserts, elementary methods and utensils, when every conceivable kind of meat, fish, poultry, fruit and vegetable is in season, suggested menus: 96 different breakfasts, 96 luncheons, 240 dinners, buffets, suppers, parties, even invalids' menus. There are nearly 800 illustrations of foods, methods of preparation, table settings, cuts of meats, carving methods, etc."--Dust jacket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The epicurean?
This edition of The epicurean has approximately 1200 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The epicurean?
For most readers, The epicurean typically takes between 25h 0m and 16h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 300,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 20h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 40 days • Estimated word count: 300,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The epicurean?
The estimated word count for The epicurean is approximately 300,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The epicurean?
The epicurean was written by Charles Ranhofer.
When was The epicurean published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.