Linda and Steve Bauer take us on a culinary journey throughout the state of California. A joy for foodies and history buffs alike, Recipes from Historic California takes a peek inside the colorful past of California's many historic restaurants and inns. Each restaurant provides several signature recipes for the reader to try at home. Follow the Bauers down the coast, from the fabulous French Laundry in Napa Valley (try their delicious Chocolate Feuillentine) to the US Grant in San Diego (sample their Heirloom Tomato Salad.) Intriguing stories combined with delicious recipes from some of the finest restaurants in the world are your ticket to discovering the wonders of historic California.
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Recipes from Historic California is another winner in the series that previously included Louisiana and Texas. Linda and Steve Bauer have now chosen my home state, ferreting out some of the oldest and most venerable institutions, along with some gems in historic Sonoma County and the wine country that this California native thought were secrets. This is a book for anyone interested in history, food, recipes, and travel within our Golden State. (Terri Pischoff Wuerthner )
Few acts are inspiring as a Pacific coastal journey. The possibilities seem endless, and, true to history, California remains the ultimate American frontier to discover culinary gold. Recipes from Historic California brings this gold directly to the comforts of your home- no travel agent or mining equipment required. (Barry Benedict )
What a delightful read! Linda and Steve Bauer have put California state on a plate, with all its wonders. Like a delicious salad, they have tossed history, recipes, people, and places with bright, readable stories. A winner! (Antonia Allegra )
Here's to delicious food and good manners—all the more enjoyable when shared with good friends! This gem of a book is sure to set you on your way to memorable dining experiences. (Peggy Post )
You'll enjoy Linda and Steve Bauer's latest culinary travelogue from some of California's most famous dining establishments. Good eating and good bedside reading! (Ann Criswell )
California's Historic restaurants and the dishes they serve are treasures we should all strive to enjoy, either in person or at home with the help of this marvelous book. (Lynda and William H. Webster )
Provides an interesting ... gastronomy tour of California. The history is readable fun. (Culinary Trends )
Recipes from Historic California is a delicious sample of California, and something that the adventurous eater and cook will relish. (Midwest Book Review )
Steve and Linda Bauer have captured the culinary beauty of California in their guide to some of the most popular and innovative restaurants in the state. (Noozhawk.Com )
Few acts are inspiring as a Pacific coastal journey. The possibilities seem endless, and, true to history, California remains the ultimate American frontier to discover culinary gold. Recipes from Historic California brings this gold directly to the comforts of your home- no travel agent or mining equipment required. (Barry Benedict )
What a delightful read! Linda and Steve Bauer have put California state on a plate, with all its wonders. Like a delicious salad, they have tossed history, recipes, people, and places with bright, readable stories. A winner! (Antonia Allegra )
Here's to delicious food and good manners—all the more enjoyable when shared with good friends! This gem of a book is sure to set you on your way to memorable dining experiences. (Peggy Post )
You'll enjoy Linda and Steve Bauer's latest culinary travelogue from some of California's most famous dining establishments. Good eating and good bedside reading! (Ann Criswell )
California's Historic restaurants and the dishes they serve are treasures we should all strive to enjoy, either in person or at home with the help of this marvelous book. (Lynda and William H. Webster )
Provides an interesting ... gastronomy tour of California. The history is readable fun. (Culinary Trends )
Recipes from Historic California is a delicious sample of California, and something that the adventurous eater and cook will relish. (Midwest Book Review )
Steve and Linda Bauer have captured the culinary beauty of California in their guide to some of the most popular and innovative restaurants in the state. (Noozhawk.Com )
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"Few acts are inspiring as a Pacific coastal journey. The possibilities seem endless, and, true to history, California remains the ultimate American frontier to discover culinary gold. Recipes from Historic California brings this gold directly to the comforts of your home--no travel agent or mining equipment required."
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Something that the adventurous eater and cook will relish,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Recipes from Historic California: A Restaurant Guide and Cookbook (Hardcover)
Although part of America, California has a good deal of state-exclusive culture. "Recipes from Historic California: A Restaurant Guide and Cookbook" is an exploration of California's culinary culture. The recipes of historic restaurants serving food one won't be able to find anywhere else in the state are spotlighted. "Recipes from Historic California" is a delicious sample of California, and something that the adventurous eater and cook will relish.
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By Colonel Steve Bauer "Steve" (Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Recipes from Historic California: A Restaurant Guide and Cookbook (Hardcover)
It was a fun project and we are very happy with the result. Steve and Linda Bauer
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