The World’s Classic Dishes: A Taste of History
by The origin of mayonnaise is one of the most disputed in culinary history. The French duke of Mayenne is one of the first to whose name it was attached, allegedly as early as 1589.
The World’s Classic Dishes: A Taste of History
By Mr Ghaz, April 4, 2010
The World’s Classic Dishes: A Taste of History
Apple Charlotte
Known as “the king of cooks and the cook of kings,” the French master Chef Marie Antoine Crème served such distinguished patrons as the statesman Charles Talleyrand, Czar Alexander I, and George IV. While employed by the English prince regent at Brighton Pavilion, from 1816 to 1819, Carème created a new dessert: layers of apple and sugar baked between slices of buttered bread. He named it Apple Charlotte in honor of the prince’s daughter.
Oddly enough, Careme named another dessert for the English princess while working for Czar Alexander in 1819. Custard decorated with ladyfingers, it was christened Charlotte Russe.
Baked Alaska
The invention of this famous ice cream dessert is credited to physicist Benjamin Thompson. Although born in Massachusetts, Thompson worked chiefly in England and Germany. He was made a count in 1791 as a reward for his services to the elector of Bavaria. In Britain, in 1799, he founded the Royal Institute, for the “promotion diffusion, and extension of science and useful knowledge.”
As if this were not enough, Thompson was also the inventor of one of the first efficient cooking ranges and of a revolutionary coffee percolator. In the course of his research Thompson conducted many experiments with heat.
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Post CommentPhill Senters
On April 4, 2010 at 4:21 am
Thanks for sharing all the culinary delights Mr G. You’ve made me hungry, what with seeing and reading about so many goodies.
Inna Tysoe
On April 4, 2010 at 5:10 am
LOL–well written and good use of pictures. Funny seeing all these important people next to food!
Neva Flores
On April 4, 2010 at 9:10 am
Wonderful!
nobert soloria bermosa
On April 4, 2010 at 9:30 am
wow,really mouthwatering western classic dishes
Starpisces
On April 4, 2010 at 10:33 am
Perfect write up, very well presented, not only knowledged get, also feel like eating something…
CHAN LEE PENG
On April 4, 2010 at 11:54 am
So, this was the origin of the dish. Packed with interesting info and pics, really great read here. Clicked you “liked it”
Sherry Wallace
On April 4, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Wonderful article, mrghaz.
Cynthia Bartlett
On April 4, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Judy Sheldon
On April 4, 2010 at 8:59 pm
Mr Ghaz, this is both wonderfully written and illustrated. Thanks for the awesome info on culinary delights.
monica55
On April 5, 2010 at 2:13 am
Excellent work again Ghazali.
Monica.
Christine Ramsay
On April 5, 2010 at 7:18 am
A brilliant article. You always put so much effort into your research and presentation. This is quite a history lesson. Well done.
Christine
Frances Lawrence
On April 5, 2010 at 11:32 am
I really enjoyed this article, it was very well presented and packed with information. Well written.
LoveDoctor
On April 6, 2010 at 1:02 am
This is definitely a very creative article. I enjoyed all these delicious desserts. The Baked Alaska and ice cream dessert are yummy.
good work as usual.
LoveDoctor
On April 6, 2010 at 1:02 am
The title is very catchy.
xoxo
On April 6, 2010 at 11:13 am
Very well presented and mouth watery. I admit I got hungry too
hollynoel001
On April 13, 2010 at 12:39 pm
now i’m hungry!!!!
AFHodge
On May 14, 2010 at 11:11 am
This is a well done post as always Mr. G. Tu