Cakes & Ale / A Dissertation on Banquets Interspersed with Various Recipes, More or Less Original, and anecdotes, mainly veracious

Name: Cakes & Ale / A Dissertation on Banquets Interspersed with Various Recipes, More or Less Original, and anecdotes, mainly veracious
Author: Edward Spencer

By Edward Spencer

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A lively miscellany of essays, recipes, and culinary anecdotes that surveys breakfast, luncheon, regional and seasonal fare while offering practical cookery and adapted recipes from older sources. The author mixes reminiscence of inns and country-house entertainments with instructions for sauces, puddings, and other dishes, and sketches shooting and hunting luncheons alongside city and hotel dining. The tone blends humour and affectionate nostalgia with mild criticism of modern catering and a steady preference for simple, traditional food and convivial hospitality.

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Edward Spencer

Edward Spencer was an author known for his engaging explorations of culinary and beverage culture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His notable works include "Cakes & Ale: A Dissertation on Banquets Interspersed with Various Recipes, More or Less Original, and Anecdotes, Mainly Veracious," which combines recipes with entertaining stories about food and social gatherings. In "The Flowing Bowl: A Treatise on Drinks of All Kinds and of All Periods, Interspersed with Sundry Anecdotes and Reminiscences," Spencer delves into the history and significance of various beverages, offering readers a rich tapestry of anecdotes and insights. His writings reflect a passion for gastronomy and the social aspects of dining.