Guess what's coming for dinner.

Authors :: Collins, Paul
Source :: New Scientist; 7/15/2006, Vol. 191 Issue 2560, p50-51, 2p, 2 Color Photographs
Publication Year :: 2006
Abstract: The article focuses on the history of paper bag cookery. In 1911, chefs in Great Britain and America used paper bags to bake fishes. The art of paper-bag cookery was started in 1896 by Nicolas Soyer, a chef. In July 1911, Soyer released his new cookbook, "Paper-Bag Cookery." According to Soyer, the key to success in paper bag cookery was not just the paper, it was the bag. Explosions could be prevented if the paper container was strong. Soyer used a paper bag with the opening folded over several times. The paper bag was secured with metal clips.