Joe Tilden's recipes for epicures vs On Cooking: Which Should You Read?
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Joe Tilden's recipes for epicures
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Major Joseph Tilden was in his time one of the most famous Bohemians and epicureans of the Pacific Coast. Ever since his death his many friends have been trying to learn the culinary secrets which made a repast of his…
On Cooking
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For courses in cooking and food prep. Market-leading cooking text For over two decades, On Cooking: A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals has prepared students for successful careers in the culinary arts. Clear and…
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The verdict
- Readers rate On Cooking highest: On Cooking 4.4 · Joe Tilden's recipes for epicures 3.6.
- Joe Tilden's recipes for epicures is the quickest read — about 1 hours vs 21 for On Cooking.
- On Cooking has the widest readership — 731 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| Joe Tilden's recipes for epicures | On Cooking | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 2.4 (5) | 4.4 (731) |
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Reception
| Joe Tilden's recipes for epicures | On Cooking | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 5 | 731 |
| Editions | 13 | 74 |
| Want to read | 21 | 2024 |
| Reading it now | 4 | 112 |
| Written reviews | 1 | 40 |
| Pages | 55 | 1184 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Joe Tilden's recipes for epicures or On Cooking?
On Cooking has the higher combined reader rating across sources (On Cooking 4.4/5, Joe Tilden's recipes for epicures 3.6/5).
Which is shorter to read: Joe Tilden's recipes for epicures or On Cooking?
Joe Tilden's recipes for epicures is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Joe Tilden's recipes for epicures (55 pages, ≈ 1 h 01 m); On Cooking (1184 pages, ≈ 21 h 56 m).
Which is harder to read: Joe Tilden's recipes for epicures or On Cooking?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Joe Tilden's recipes for epicures: Challenging; On Cooking: Challenging.