101 Secrets of California Chefs [Paperback] Jacqueline Killeen

Description

1969 edition. Paperback cover has some moderate wear, discoloration, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-loved copy of “101 Secrets of California Chefs” offers a delightful glimpse into the culinary landscape of late 1960s California. Published in 1969, this book captures a pivotal moment in the state’s food revolution, when the farm-to-table movement was gaining traction, and chefs were embracing fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The author, likely a food writer or journalist, has compiled a collection of recipes and insights from some of the era’s most innovative chefs, offering a unique time capsule of California cuisine. Despite its age and wear, the clean pages and secure binding ensure that the secrets within remain accessible to curious readers and culinary enthusiasts alike. For collectors, this edition holds particular interest as a snapshot of a transformative period in the state’s culinary history, when the foundations were being laid for California’s reputation as a gastronomic trendsetter.