The Cook, author of The Cook's Book of Ponder, has over 20 years of experience studying, reenacting, and teaching history from the French and Indian and Revolutionary wars while traveling throughout the Easter United States and Canada. He has been featured in several news articles that highlight his abilities to effectively demonstrate and teach the cooking techniques of the 18th century.

The Cook's culinary arts degree and experience in the foodservice industry has provided him with the skills to interpret and develop the recipes contained within this cookbook. He has created this unique experience for the readers by explaining the myths that surround 18th century cooking and the modern foods that were prepared and served during that time period. Readers will learn how those ingredients and cooking techniques provide them with the same foods they enjoy today.

This is a must have cookbook for those individuals that enjoy historical cookery and for reenactors that demonstrate cooking from the 18th century.