The Art of Eating by M.F.K. Fisher

  • Oyster stew

    from The Art of Eating, 50th Anniversary Edition The Art of Eating, 50th Anniversary Edition by M.F.K. Fisher

    • Categories: Stews & one-pot meals; Main course
    • Ingredients: oysters; heavy cream; celery salt
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Notes about this book

  • mama_c on March 29, 2016

    My edition is ISBN 0-02-032220-8 which was originally published in 1937 and revised several times, including 1954, and then 1990

  • FeastsandFestivals on June 22, 2012

    Mine too!

  • RobertaMuir on December 27, 2011

    My edition is the first edition published 1954 (of which this edition is a facsimilie)

  • nomadchowwoman on January 05, 2010

    She articulates like no other a true passion for food.

Notes about Recipes in this book

  • Cold buttermilk soup

    • inflytur on April 01, 2019

      The best possible and easiest of summer chilled soups.

  • Frittata of zucchini

    • Dannausc on August 17, 2019

      Pretty decent. Good way to use veggies from the garden.

  • Edith's gingerbread

    • jdub1371 on April 03, 2020

      Very good moist, dark gingerbread. It's not very sweet, so for eating plain I would add another 1/4 cup sugar. I used coconut oil for the shortening and a very generous teaspoon of ginger and I would still like more (I would increase all the spices and maybe add some nutmeg or mace as well). My edition does not have amounts listed for the cloves and salt, so I used 1/2 tsp each. That amount of salt was just right. I also dropped a big dollop of blackstrap molasses into the measuring jug and then filled it to the half cup mark with regular dark molasses. There is some faffing about with boiling water and the divided additions of baking soda, but worth it as this is such a good cake. Mine took 24 minutes instead of the indicated 20, but my oven runs a tad cool. This recipe is widely available online.

  • Hamburgers

    • Dannausc on August 17, 2019

      Fairly quick and easy. Okay but not my favorite.

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  • ISBN 10 1118113179
  • ISBN 13 9781118113172
  • Published Apr 11 2012
  • Format eBook
  • Page Count 784
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher John Wiley & Sons

Publishers Text

Fisher's writing has delighted and inspired generations of lovers of good food and exquisite writing, and this outstanding compilation of her best work is as exciting and engaging today as it was half a century ago. Special features of the anniversary edition include an introductory tribute by Fisher's leading biographer, Joan Reardon, and quotes from some of today's top culinary names on the impact of Fisher's writing. Printed on high-quality stock complemented by French flaps and a stunning new cover design, this volume is a must-have for Fisher fans and first-timers.


This comprehensive volume should be required reading for every cook. It defines in a sensual and beautiful way the vital relationship between food and culture. --Alice Waters

Mary Frances [Fisher] has the extraordinary ability to make the ordinary seem rich and wonderful. Her dignity comes from her absolute insistence on appreciating life as it comes to her. --Julia Child

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