Clarence E. Edwords
Clarence E. Edwords was an American author and culinary enthusiast known for his vivid portrayal of the vibrant culture of early 20th-century San Francisco. His notable works, including 'Bohemian San Francisco' and 'Bohemian San Francisco: Its Restaurants and Their Most Famous Recipes—the Elegant Art of Dining,' capture the essence of the city's eclectic dining scene and its artistic community. Through his writing, Edwords offered readers a glimpse into the lives of the bohemians who frequented the city's restaurants, showcasing not only their culinary preferences but also their artistic and social pursuits. Edwords's exploration of San Francisco's bohemian lifestyle reflects a unique blend of gastronomy and cultural commentary, making his works significant in the context of American literature. His detailed descriptions of the city's eateries and the personalities that frequented them provide a rich historical account of a transformative period in San Francisco's culinary history. Edwords's contributions continue to be appreciated by those interested in the intersection of food, culture, and art, cementing his legacy as a chronicler of a distinctive era in American life.
Famous Quotes
View all 3 quotes“That our opinion does not coincide with that of others does not concern us in the least, for we are pleased only with that which pleases us, and not that with which others say we ought to be pleased.””
“Our ToastNot to the Future, nor to the Past;No drink of Joy or Sorrow;We drink alone to what will last;Memories on the Morrow.Let us live as Old Time passes;To the Present let Bohemia bow.Let us raise on high our glassesTo Eternity--the ever-living Now.””
“Something About Cooking Cooking is sometimes a pleasure, sometimes a duty, sometimes a burden and sometimes a martyrdom, all according to the point of view. The extremes are rarities, and sometimes duty and burden are synonymous. In ordinary understanding we have American cooking and Foreign cooking, and to one accustomed to plain American cooking, all variants, and all additions of spices, herbs, or unusual condiments is classed under the head of Foreign. In the average American family cooking is a duty usually considered as one of the necessary evils of existence, and food is prepared as it is usually eaten”
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