Many of us have some family heirloom connected with cooking or eating that has been passed down and treasured by more than one generation, whether it's the silver tea service or grandmother's battered wooden spoon. Patrick Dunne has made a career of collecting and researching the history of fascinating and beautiful culinary implements. His lively column in "Southern Accents", "The Epicurean Collector", is one of the most popular features of this American magazine and his accumulated knowledge is ripe for collecting in a book. From absinthe spoons to cafe-au-lait bowls, he illuminates each subject with verve and authority and discusses a range of the most collectable items. Dunne is the proprietor of Lucullus, a well-known New Orleans antique store specializing in the area of culinary arts, and is known in both culinary and antique circles. Part food history, part connoisseur's handbook, the book should appeal to those interested in a more general and unexplored area of food presentation, entertaining and style at the table.
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Patrick Dunne is a sixth-generation Southerner and proprietor of Lucullus, an antiques store in New Orleans.
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A scrumptious delight for the eye and mind,
By Renee Monrose (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Epicurean Collector: Exploring the World of Culinary Antiques (Hardcover)
This ravishingly beautiful book is also a highly entertaining and informative jaunt through history. Patrick Dunne writes with great wit and intelligence. Whether discussing the unusual "sugar nipper" or the ordinary egg, he succeeds in bringing alive whole worlds. This is a wonderful book.
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Tour de Force,
By John Radanovich (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Epicurean Collector: Exploring the World of Culinary Antiques (Hardcover)
Patrick Dunne is one of, if not the, leading experts on food-related antiques in America, and French antiques in general. His shop on Chartres street is one of the best-kept secrets in New Orleans. This book lists "et al" as additional authors of The Epicurean Collector, but don't believe it: without Dunne, there is no book. This stunning book is a fascinating look at lovely pieces and Dunne's excellent prose. If you love antiques related to food, own this book and be very happy.
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Wow! What a great book! Full of fantastic pictures, examples, and commentary on everyday and not-so-everyday items for the table! One of the very few books to highlight Chocolate pots! I really LOVE this book! Very informative and the photos are wonderful!
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