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Their Last Suppers
Their Last Suppers: Legends of History and Their Final Meals | Andrew Caldwell
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Did you know that Adolf Hitler was a vegetarian and his longtime private chef was Jewish? What dish played an integral role in Marilyn Monroe's unsuccessful bid to woo back Bobby Kennedy? Part historical narrative and part grilling guide and cookbook, Andrew Caldwell's Their Last Suppers: Legends of History and Their Final Meals guides history buffs and gourmands alike through gastronomically inspired biographical accounts of more than 20 legendary personalities. Unearthing recipes as far back as 323 B.C., Caldwell, the History Chef, provides insight into 2,000 years of culinary lore. Each historical figure's profile includes a brief description of pursuits and accomplishments as well as little-known anecdotes, popular foods of his or her time period, recipes for the figure's actual last meal, and cooking tips. Because the kitchens of Montezuma, Caesar, and other notables profiled within the book were often very basic, Caldwell brings their fare into modern kitchens, although he strongly believes that, whenever possible, grills and open fires should be used for most dishes and therefore provides specific preparation tips throughout. From the Titanic's 12-course tasting menu to personal recipes for Princess Diana's Favorite Watercress Soup, Elvis Presley's Fried Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich, Julius Caesar's Ambrosia, Cleopatra's Hummus, and Stone Crab a la Kennedy, historians and foodies alike will relish the trivia and tastings paired within Their Last Suppers: Legends of History and Their Final Meals.
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I‘m sure a few of these “last suppers” were #DinnerForTwo ? 😆

This is a really fun (and maybe slightly ghoulish) read, complete with recipes. Did you know that Hitler was a vegetarian? 😳

#Aprella

Melissa_J You always have the most interesting sounding books! 7y
Maria514626 Ooh! I hope my library has this one! 7y
AmyG Hitler a vegetarian? How ironic. 😳 7y
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Mdargusch I did not know that! This sounds very interesting! 7y
Moray_Reads I'd heard about Hitler's vegetarianism, but I also heard it was a myth... Who knows? 7y
Aimeesue Recipes? I must have it! 7y
britt_brooke Love the photo! This sounds so good. #stacked 7y
Reviewsbylola One of my favorite recipes is the French toast casserole Lacey Peterson planned to make the morning she died, so I believe in this. 7y
emilyhaldi Lol @Reviewsbylola so morbid. This book looks amazing, I agree with @Melissa_J !!!! 7y
LauraJ Yep, Hitler the speed-freak vegetarian. 7y
batsy Love the picture! 7y
mrp27 Fascinating! 7y
Cinfhen I ❤️U 7y
Cinfhen And your photo 🙌🏻🍽🏆 7y
Cathythoughts 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 nice one 7y
DivineDiana Fabulous! 7y
LeahBergen @Melissa_J Ha! I “may” have a book problem. 😉 7y
LeahBergen @Maria514626 I hope so! 7y
LeahBergen @AmyG Right? 😳 7y
LeahBergen @Moray_Reads There are so many myths associated with him. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 7y
LeahBergen @Aimeesue 👏🏻👏🏻 7y
LeahBergen @Reviewsbylola Aaaand ... I just Googled that and took a screenshot. I‘m totally making that! 😆 7y
LeahBergen @emilyhaldi And does @Reviewsbylola make that French toast for you?? 7y
LeahBergen @LauraJ 😆😆 7y
LeahBergen @batsy Thanks, darlin‘. 😘😘 7y
LeahBergen @mrp27 😘😘 7y
LeahBergen @Cinfhen 😂😂 I ❤️ you, too! 7y
LeahBergen @DivineDiana Thanks! 😘 7y
Reviewsbylola I just contributed the recipe and @Mdargusch @emilyhaldi and @Meredith3 make it for us. 😂😂 7y
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