In this cozy return to a listener favorite, we’re back with Jessup Whitehead’s 1894 edition notes from The American Pastry Cook. Still lingering in the preface, we read his curious and sometimes salty responses to letters he received from readers. It’s a warm, sleepy dive into culinary history—perfect for drifting off.

 If the rhythm of recipes is what normally sends you into a peaceful slumber, don’t worry—there are plenty of episodes in our back catalogue filled with them, including our last episode, Episode 20, Fall Asleep to Recipes Read Aloud Like Little Poems. But tonight, we slow things down with advice, reflection, and the gentle hum of another era.

So, settle in and prepare for a soothing journey to rest. Put away all that you’ve been doing, close the cupboards of yesterday and tomorrow, and let the words of this vintage cookbook guide you into sleep.

And if you'd like to read some of Chef Erin's own recipes and stories, visit her sub stack, linked below.

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