The Expert Cook in Enlightenment France Natasha Daniels researchers and academics working in

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This book remains an invaluable reference for nursing students

A journey of discovery designed with every child in mind

The Expert Cook in Enlightenment France Natasha Daniels researchers and academics working inIn the eighteenth century French household, the servant cook held a special place of importance, providing daily meals and managing the kitchen and its finances. In this scrupulously researched and witty history, Sean Takats examines the lives of these cooks as they sought to improve their position in society and reinvent themselves as expert, skilled professionals. Much has been written about the cuisine of the period, but Takats takes readers down