Victor Hirtzler, The Hotel St. Francis Cook Book
This is another wonderful historical cookbook archived by the Feeding America project. Victor Hirtzler was the head chef of the Hotel St. Francis in San Francisco, one of the most prestigious hotels (and hotel restaurants) in the country. His cook book was published by The Hotel Monthly Press in 1919.
An interesting bit of history is archived here on the Preface, which initially confused me:
"The recipes in my book calling for wine and liqueurs for flavoring may be followed by those whose legitimate supplies are not used up; and where these cannot be had there are non-alcoholic substitutes available with the flavor near perfect."
An interesting bit of history is archived here on the Preface, which initially confused me:
"The recipes in my book calling for wine and liqueurs for flavoring may be followed by those whose legitimate supplies are not used up; and where these cannot be had there are non-alcoholic substitutes available with the flavor near perfect."
