Cocina Casera Francesa, Illustrada : Selección de recetas culinarias de cocina sencilla
Franco-Mexicana, 1921.
First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Item #CAT001041
Lacking original cover, rear cover with tear, spine worn, but otherwise complete. Light wear, old stamp to title. 337pp, (1), VIII, 3 pages of ads, 3 blank leaves. Interspersed with ads.
Deverdun was a Mexico City born Frenchman who took over the famous Mexico City sweet shop Dulcería y Pastelería de H. Deverdun when his father retired to France. He was forced by the revolution to close in 1911 and attempted to stave off financial ruin with a newspaper column El Gastronomo and a pair of cookbooks making him a key figure in the spread of French cookery in Mexico. Mostly European recipes - lots of sauces and egg recipes with a small section of cocktails. 2 copies of the second volume focusing on pastry in OCLC (published 1922), none of this edition. Size: 12mo . Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Cooking, Wine & Dining; Inventory No: CAT001041.
Price: $250.00