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With a background in journalism and library science, Becky Libourel Diamond has had a varied career combining writing and research. Ms. Diamond's second book, The Thousand Dollar Dinner, tells the unique story of a 19th century culinary challenge between Philadelphia restaurateur James Parkinson and the Delmonico family of NY. The result was a luxurious 17-course feast that helped launch fine restaurant dining in America as we know it today. Each chapter in the book will cover the wide variety of interesting foods and wines that were served. She is also the author of Mrs. Goodfellow: The Story of America's First Cooking School. ...more

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	The Thousand Dollar Dinner: America's First Great Cookery Challenge 3.67 avg rating — 69 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Croquettes are little nuggets of ground meat or vegetables bound with eggs or a sauce, coated in breadcrumbs and then fried until golden and crunchy on the outside. The name comes from their deliciously crispy exterior; croquette is derived from the French verb croquer, or crunch. These flavorful delicacies were very popular in the 19th century, found throughout cookbooks from the era.

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