Author: Bobby Brocato
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781795013352
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 293
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Diamond Jim Moran, AKA James Brocato. Flashy, colorful character. A New Orleans legend. He served, entertained, and related to presidents, politicians, celebrities, sports legends, and mobsters.I cover his life from his early years until his death. Then I describe how his sons and relatives continued his traditions in his famous restaurants, La Louisiane and Jimmy Moran's, as well as other family members' fine eateries; i.e. Tony Moran's Restaurant, Angelo Brocato's, and Acme Oyster House, My grandfather's character was so well known and colorful that the Kentucky Derby paid him $50,000 just to attend their events wearing his mink derby, mink tie, diamond accessories worth about $200,000 in that time. He was a born entertainer and socializer.La Louisiane Restaurant became famous for the diamond rings that Diamond Jim hid in his giant meatballs. The surprises became known internationally.Not only are the family stories present, so are many of the famous recipes, from La Louisiane, Jimmy Moran's, and other family restaurants, described here.
Author: Krista D. Ball
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780987824899
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 237
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This book will give writers of historical and fantastical genres details about food history to add a new level of authenticity to their fictional worlds.
Author: Ian Kelly
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0802777317
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 306
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A recipe-enhanced profile of one of history's most prolific culinary writers draws on the subject's memoirs to trace his rise from Paris orphan to international celebrity, a journey during which he traveled throughout Europe and Russia and prepared sumptuous feasts for royal families. Reprint.
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Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 112
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Author: Kenneth Oppel
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060753722
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
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The royal chef takes Max the dog, the royal taster, on several international journeys to find a dish for the land's pickiest king.
Author: Bobby Brocato
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781675159408
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 293
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Diamond Jim Moran, AKA James Brocato, emigrated from Sicily, Italy to the United States in the 1800s. At eight years of age, to help support his mother, he became a shoe shine boy. While shining shoes in front of a restaurant one day and next to a jewelry store, he dreamed that he one day would own a restaurant and buy many diamonds. As a teenager, he befriended some local boxers and started to box at the local gymnasium. He changed his name to Jim Moran to keep his mother from discovering his new profession. One of his boxing friends was Pete Herman, a well known New Orleans boxer. Because of his shrewd business dealings and contacts, he was able to buy the famous La Louisiana Restaurant on Iberville Street. His Italian culinary delights were products of his mother's cooking. Her foods included the largest meatballs served in any New Orleans restaurant. One day, she dropped her diamond ring into a meatball. When a female client chewed into the scrumptious ball, she discovered the ring and attempted to return it to Mr. Moran. His business mind immediately recognized the marketing angle.He went to the jewelry store and bought more diamond rings. Randomly, except, possibly, possibly for meals served to politicians wives, customers would discover the diamond ring in their meatball. That became an internationally known motivation for others to eat at La Louisiane.
Author: Matt Haines
Publisher: Susan Schadt Press LLC
ISBN: 9781733634120
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 368
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"I once ate more than eighty king cakes in a single Carnival," author Matt Haines proudly remembers, demonstrating his dedication to this delicious Mardi Gras tradition. "So you can imagine how amazed I was to learn there has never been a coffee table book dedicated to king cakes!" The Big Book of King Cake changes that, telling the thousands-year-old story through lush photography of more than one hundred and fifty unique king cakes, as well as stories from the diverse and talented bakers who make them. While king cakes are typically only available during Carnival season, readers can enjoy this book year-round. From the traditional cakes generations of New Orleanians have loved, to the unconventional creations that break all the rules, this book is your guide to the Crescent City's favorite baked good. The Big Book of King Cake is for anyone who loves food, history, sweets, culture, and of course, New Orleans.
Author: Carwyn Graves
Publisher: University of Wales Press
ISBN: 191527902X
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 246
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Welsh Food Stories explores more than two thousand years of history to discover the rich but forgotten heritage of Welsh foods – from oysters to cider, salted butter to salt-marsh lamb. Despite centuries of industry, ancient traditions have survived in pockets across the country among farmers, bakers, fisherfolk, brewers and growers who are taking Welsh food back to its roots, and trailblazing truly sustainable foods as they do so. In this important book, author Carwyn Graves travels Wales to uncover the country’s traditional foods and meet the people making them today. There are the owners of a local Carmarthenshire chip shop who never forget a customer, the couple behind Anglesey’s world-renowned salt company Halen Môn, and everyone else in between – all of them have unique and compelling stories to tell about how they contribute to the past, present and future of Welsh food. This is an evocative and insightful exploration of an often overlooked national cuisine, shining a spotlight on the importance – environmentally and socially – of keeping local food production alive.
Author: Jim McLamore
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
ISBN: 1642502839
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 269
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The co-founder and first CEO of Burger King recounts the journey of the international fast-food chain and offers a message to today’s budding entrepreneur. A rags-to-$9-billion-riches story. A crash course in Burger King history and fast food in America, The Burger King is McLamore’s candid and conversational memoir. Written before his death in 1996, he talks of his life, the birth of the whopper, and the rise of Burger King. Inside, find out:How Burger King managed to create the worst advertising campaign of 1985What Burger King shares with Pitbull, Scarface, and Marco RubioWhy Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas called McLamore an “American original” McLamore’s account of Burger King offers an instructive and inspiring tale to young entrepreneurs. Here’s a story of entrepreneurship development from one of the top entrepreneurs of fast-food chains. Want to learn how to start a food business? Burger King’s journey from south Florida drive-ins to international corporation reveals the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, whether in the food service industry or elsewhere. But the autobiography of McLamore doesn’t end when he exits the company. So, what comes after success? To McLamore, it comes down to what’s truly needed to live a full and good life—personal values, impacting the people around you, and juicy hamburgers. Praise for The Burger King “Inspiring.” —Miami Herald “A must-read for aspiring entrepreneurs, for those who have worked in the business, and for those looking for inspiration from one of America’s great innovators . . . . A great read for business owners and those who want to be one.” —Jose Cil, CEO, Restaurants Brands International (parent company of Burger King, Popeyes & Tim Hortons)
Author: C. M. Woolgar
Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand
ISBN: 0199273499
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 364
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'Food in Medieval England' draws on research across different disciplines to present a picture of the English diet from the early Saxon period up to 1540. It uses a range of sources, from the historical records of medieval farms, abbeys, & households both great & small, to animal bones, human remains, & plants from archaeological sites.
