author
Cora Moore
A writer remembered today for a charming 1919 cookbook, bringing the appeal of French dinners to home cooks in a warm, practical way. Her work blends menu planning, technique, and a sense of occasion that still feels inviting.
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About the author
Little is widely documented about Cora Moore herself, but her name endures through Twenty-four Little French Dinners and How to Cook and Serve Them, published in 1919. The book presents French-inspired meals in a format meant to feel approachable rather than intimidating.
What makes her work stand out is its mix of elegance and usefulness. Instead of treating French cooking as something remote or overly elaborate, she organizes complete dinners and explains how they can be prepared and served in an American home kitchen.
That practical, welcoming approach helps explain why the book has remained available through library collections and public-domain archives. Even with only limited biographical detail surviving, Cora Moore is still appreciated by readers interested in vintage cookbooks, entertaining, and the everyday history of food.