Right now seems like a grim time to make a recipe from, or talk about, The White House Cook Book, given the even more grim reality of the current White House, but, in the words of Margaret Atwood, “nolite te bastardes carborundorum.” Don’t let the bastards grind you down.
Great post - you had me at Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum.
Enjoyed reading about your challenges of playing with historical recipes. I've had similar experiences with a tiny Sicilian cookbook badly translated into English. But I can't get rid of it because I bought it on my honeymoon, so I just try to guess! With varying results.
I generally enjoy your writing, both the history and the recipe stories. But is this really necessary?
“…Right now seems like a grim time to make a recipe from, or talk about, The White House Cook Book, given the even more grim reality of the current White House,…”
To me, it demonstrates a certain intellectual laziness and hubris…, have you ever considered ideas beyond those of your tribe? Further, it makes me question any judgement you may make regarding the appropriate subjects of your pieces…
Great post - you had me at Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum.
Enjoyed reading about your challenges of playing with historical recipes. I've had similar experiences with a tiny Sicilian cookbook badly translated into English. But I can't get rid of it because I bought it on my honeymoon, so I just try to guess! With varying results.
so interesting!!!
I generally enjoy your writing, both the history and the recipe stories. But is this really necessary?
“…Right now seems like a grim time to make a recipe from, or talk about, The White House Cook Book, given the even more grim reality of the current White House,…”
To me, it demonstrates a certain intellectual laziness and hubris…, have you ever considered ideas beyond those of your tribe? Further, it makes me question any judgement you may make regarding the appropriate subjects of your pieces…
Yes, it is really necessary.
Byeeee
So long!