Squaw got me a "new" cookbook for Xmas

[TennesseeRains]

Yep.

It is titled: Gangel's Encyclopedia of Modern Cooking - 7th edition. Written by Joseph Gancel, a Frenchman. Copyright: 1920. :grin:


Apparently, Mr. Gancel did not care for the cuisine of the Orient..."Culinary art is very poor in China and Japan" begins his chapter on the subject.

Another excerpt (Just for Poser):

"All feet of animals employed in alimentation are edible. When they are well prepared they make a delicious food. The feet of pig, mutton, and veal contain a large substance of gelatine are given to invalids and convalescents. In cooking, do not forget that they should be highly seasoned. Scald well, take out the bones and cook white or braised according to style."

That is in the "Lights" chapter...in butcher terms the lights are composed of: head, ears, brains, tongue, sweetbreads, liver, kidneys, heart, lungs, haslets, fry, feet, palate, snout, tail, and udder.

 

[Crosshairy]

Those kinds of books are really cool and interesting, but I find myself getting frustrated with having to look up all of the outdated terms that are out of common use. It certainly makes things a bit more of a challenge, especially if you don't have a lot of culinary experience to draw from.

 

[TennesseeRains]

Evidently, not only did Mr. Gancel have a high opinon of his cooking - but of himself in general as well!

From the Introduction:

"This is the first time in history that such a wonderful collection of recipes has been made obtainable for general use. A careful study of the recipes and careful application of the directions for same is all that is necessary to produce the results that have become famous." :grin:

 

[TennesseeRains]

Here you go Poser:

Roast Locusts �When cold, take off head, wings and tail, eat same as shrimps.� To store them: �Salted locusts can be conserved in a jar, covered with mutton grease.�

 

[TennesseeRains]

Here you go Poser:

Roast Locusts �When cold, take off head, wings and tail, eat same as shrimps.� To store them: �Salted locusts can be conserved in a jar, covered with mutton grease.�

whew.... that's keeping it WAY real.

GO CARNIVORE GO INVERTEBRATE!

 

[timberjack86]

Here you go Poser:

Roast Locusts �When cold, take off head, wings and tail, eat same as shrimps.� To store them: �Salted locusts can be conserved in a jar, covered with mutton grease.�

whew.... that's keeping it WAY real.

GO CARNIVORE GO INVERTEBRATE!