James Beard Remembered as Genteel Gourmet and Pioneer
New York Times essay by Craig Claiborne fondly profiles James A Beard, tracing his rise from a sparsely cultivated American culinary scene to a national influence. He is praised as an innovative, gregarious host and globe spanning connoisseur whose eclectic tastes ranged from charcuterie to French sauces, and whose travel notes include adventures in Japan and Manhattan life.
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Beard taught summer cooking at Seaside High School in Oregon
Sheila Bengtson recalls James Beard leading a four week summer class at Seaside High School with about 20 cooks. Students gathered by 9:30 a.m. for improvisational lessons emphasizing fresh ingredients and American adaptations of ethnic dishes. Mrs. Schermer remembers Beard as a large, genial figure who inspired a shift toward using fresh vegetables and flexible recipes. She prepared Pheasant with Cream and Brandy from Beard's American Cookery, detailing the preparation and variations.
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Tribute to James Beard in American regional cuisine
The Southern Illinoisan honors James Beard, died January 24 in New York at 81, as Craig Claiborne and Betty Schermer offer tributes. The piece notes Beard as a leading American food authority and highlights his influence on American cooking and regional cuisine.
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American Regional Cuisine Defined By Diversity And History
An overview argues American cuisine lacks a single label, instead a fusion of regional and ethnic influences. It cites James Beard, Julia Child, Craig Claiborne, and Paul Prudhomme, highlighting varied origins from New England to the Gulf Coast and Northwest to Southwest. The piece includes a fermented clam and potato soup recipe and bread dough method as practical examples of regional cooking.
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New England Corny Clam Chowder Recipe Start
A recipe beat lists ingredients for New England style clam chowder including 2 medium onions chopped 2 tablespoons butter or margarine and 14 cups chicken broth as base elements for the dish.
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Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Fritters Recipe Card
Apple fritters made with sliced apples marinated in sugar brandy and cinnamon, then dipped in a batter of egg yolks milk melted butter flour and salt. Egg whites folded in for lightness, fried until golden and dusted with sugar.
California Sourdough Starter Recipe Steps
A historical cooking note lists ingredients to make a sourdough starter in advance. It includes 1 cup water 1 cake yeast 14% cups warm water 6 cups flour 2 teaspoons sugar and 14 teaspoon baking soda with 2 teaspoon salt and begins with combining 1 cup flour 1 cup water 1 tablespoon sugar and yeast in a small bowl before letting it rise.
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Mississippi Deep South Casserole Recipe
In a large skillet heat oil and brown pork chops. Surround with onion and potato slices. Simmer with orange juice, cloves, salt and pepper until chops are tender. Add pears and cook briefly. Remove meat and vegetables, thicken sauce with cornstarch and vinegar, then pour over platter and garnish with parsley for four servings.
Ste Genevieve Hotel specialty noted in Missouri kitchen
This fragment notes a house specialty of the Hotel Ste Genevieve in Ste Genevieve Missouri, described as the oldest French settlement west of the Mississippi and a nearby Southern Illinois neighbor, with a recipe fragment mentioning flounder onion and celery.
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