The Lewis and Clark Cookbook: Historic Recipes from the Corps of Discovery and Jefferson's America (Lewis & Clark Expedition) [Paperback]

Leslie Mansfield (Author), L. Mansfield (Author)

Book Description

Series: Lewis & Clark Expedition | Publication Date: November 25, 2002

Just in time for the 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 2003 comes Leslie Mansfield's LEWIS AND CLARK COOKBOOK. A unique record of culinary life in 18th- and early 19th-century America, THE LEWIS AND CLARK COOKBOOK features 150 historically accurate recipes that use ingredients meticulously researched for authenticity. Despite the extraordinary hardships endured throughout this three-year odyssey, the variety and inventiveness of the expedition's meals are surprising. Along with the recipes, excerpts from Lewis and Clark's journals and Thomas Jefferson's correspondence relate colorful accounts of the journey and hair-raising adventures of daily survival, introducing a new generation to the sights, sounds, and flavors of a pivotal time in our nation's history.• Endorsed by the National Council of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commemoration. • It is estimated that between 2003 and 2006, 25 million people will follow the route taken by Lewis and Clark.• Commemorative events are planned in each Lewis and Clark state starting at Monticello in Virginia and ending at the mouth of the Columbia River in Washington.

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From the Publisher

•Endorsed by the National Council of the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Commemoration.

•It is estimated that between 2003 and 2006, 25 million people will follow the route taken by Lewis & Clark.

•Commemorative events are planned in each Lewis & Clark state starting in Monticello in Virginia and ending at the mouth of the Columbia River in Washington.

About the Author

LESLIE MANSFIELD is a graduate of L'École de Gastronomic Française Ritz-Escoffier in Paris. She and her winemaker husband live in St. Helena in the beautiful Napa Valley of Northern California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 157 pages
• Publisher: Celestial Arts (November 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587611473
• ISBN-13: 978-1587611476
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 0.7 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,334,984 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth waiting for!, February 2, 2003

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Jon Stephen Strebler "dagooster" (Chula Vista, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Lewis and Clark Cookbook: Historic Recipes from the Corps of Discovery and Jefferson's America (Lewis & Clark Expedition) (Paperback)

I also am a big Lewis and Clark buff; in addition, an avid cook, with my own cookbook. This book finally came out several months after it was supposed to, but it was worth the wait!

Most cookbooks, even the ones that sound like they should have exotic recipes, have the same old stuff, based on boring ingredients that produce ho-hum meals. Not this book! The author clearly knows about good food, and the recipes are a breath of fresh air. They're not terribly hard to make, either.

Visiting my folks over Christmas, the whole family decided to have a Lewis+Clark dinner, just for fun. Everyone helped, and we had: Parsnip Fritters, Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage, Shrimp Bisque, and since we couldn't decide between the Rack of Venison with Rosemary-Dijon Crust and Roast Duck with Blackberry Sauce, we had both of them! For dessert, it was Mocha Creme Pie. All were outstanding.

This book is a class act; I just wish there were a hardcover version.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lewis and Clark Lovers be aware, April 4, 2003

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T. Pratuch "To Live is to Read" (Washington DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Lewis and Clark Cookbook: Historic Recipes from the Corps of Discovery and Jefferson's America (Lewis & Clark Expedition) (Paperback)

This is THE L&C cookbook. Took a course on L&C where at end of term, we had to do a project. One group cooked various foods using this book. HUGE hit with class. Granted some recipes are from Jeffersonian VA to make a book (hey he sponsored it as well as being in the right era) but all are authentic and ones tested so far were quite tasty.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Cookbook Ever!!!, June 4, 2004

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Verla Jackson Davis (Reno, NV United States) - See all my reviews

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This is the most awesome of cookbooks! I love the recipes and really recommend the Maple Glazed Salmon, Buffalo Meatloaf, Spoonbread, and Pumpkin Pecan Loaf! I love cooking and always look for unusual cookbooks and this one is my favorite of more than 200 hundred that I own. I've given this cookbook as gifts to over 30 family and friends. Thanks to Leslie Mansfield for an outstanding cookbook!!!!!