NAME

ORIGIN

AÏDA

Opera composed by Giuseppe Verdi (1813 - 1901) noted patron of the Maison Dorea in Paris.

Dishes created in his honour by Casimir - Moisson, President of the first Culinary Academy.

(Turbot, Salad, Bombe)

AGNES SOREL

Celebrated "Dame de Beaute" (1422-1450) Mistress of Charles VII of France.

Dishes create by Taillevent and adapted by A. Escoffier. (Q.V)

(Soup, Omelette, Chicken, Veal)

AIGON

Soubriquet of son of Napoleon Bonaparte and Marie-Louise (Q.V)

Dishes created by Laguipierre, chef of Napoleon.

(Sole, Ice and fruit sweets, Iced Bombe)

ALBUFÉRA

Historical battle won by Marshal Suchet (Q.V) against Blake at Valencia in 1812 - as a result Suchet was made Duc d´ Albufera.

(Chickens, Sauce)

ALBERT

Prince Consort, husband of Queen Victoria.

Dishes created by Francatelli, Royal Chef.

(Sauce, Pudding)

ALEXANDRA

Queen Alexandra, wife of Edward VII.

Dishes created by Escoffier and Menager, the royal chef.

(Poached Egg, Sole, Tournedos, Quail, Chicken, Fowl, Salad, Sweet, Iced Coupe)

ALICE

Countess of Athlore, sister of Edward VII.

Dishes created by Escoffier.

(Sole, Sweet dishes)

ALPHONSE XIII

King of Spain

Dishes created by Escoffier.

(Sole, Fowl)

D´ANTIN

Renowned restaurant in Paris.

(Poached Fish)

D´ARENBERG

Charles Victor Prince D´Arenberg of Belgium.

Dishes created by Albert Chevalier.

(Pear sweet, consomme, veal)

BABA

Rich fermented sponge introduced to France by King Stanislas Leczinski of Poland, from whose admiration of the fairy tale Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, the name is derived. Popularised in Paris by the Polish chef Sthorer at Rue Montgeuil. Julien is reputed to have added raisins to the recipe.

BAGRATION

Pierre Prince Bagration (1765-1822) Russian General killed at the Battle of Borodino.

Dishes created by Marie-Antoine Careme.

(Soup, Sole)

BARON BRISSE

Writer and Gastronome - Contemporary and friend of Alexandre Dumas.

(Sole, Noisettes)

JEAN BART

French sailor (1651-1702)

(Fish Velouté, Sole)

BARTHOUS JEAN

French Politician and Writer. (1862)

BAYARD, PIERRE TERRAIL

French sailor distinguished at battle of Fornova.

(Sole)

BÉARNAISE

Named after Bearn, birthplace of Henry IV (Q.V)

(Tournedos Henry IV, sauce)

BEAUHARNAIS

Empress Josephine, first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, formerly the Vicontess de ? (1763-1814)

BEAUREGARD, PIERRE TOUTANT

(1818 - 1893) American Confederate General.

(Eggs)

BEAUMARCHAIS, PIERRE

Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais 1732 - 1799.

Author of The Barber of Serville, Marriage of Figaro etc.

(Sole)

BELLE, GABRIELLE

Gabrielle d´Estree, court favourite of Henry IV.

(Consommé, Chicken, Soufflé, Bombe.)

BELLE HELENE

Sister of the "Duc d´Orleans", Queen of Romania. Subject of famous historical novel by Macquet 1855.

Dishes created by Escoffier.

(Pear sweet, Tournedos) (Supreme of Chicken, Paupiette, Salad, Eggs)

BERCHOUX, JOSEF

(1765 - 1839) French poet and Gastronome.

(Consomme, Pheasant)

BÉCHAMEL

"The Mother of White Sauces", created by Louis de Béchamel, Marquis de Nointel, Maitre d´Hotel to Louis XIV (1635 - 1688)

BISQUE

Shell Fish Soup created by De La Varenne 1653, author of "Classic Book of Soups"

BOIELDIEU

(Francois Adrien) French Composer of Le Calife de Bagdad and La Dame Blanche (Q.V) One time organist of Tsar's Chapel. (1775 - 1834)

(Consomme, Cream Soup, Eggs, Sole)

BRUNOISE

After Bruney, an area in France notes for its spring vegetables.

Dishes created by Careme

(Cut of vegetables, consommé,)

BOLIVAR, SIMON

(1783 - 1830) South American revolutionary leader.

(Sole)

BOUILLARD

Chef to Louis XIV of France.

(Sole)

BRÉVAL

Renowned chef of Maison Prunier in Paris.

(Sole)

BRILLAT SAVARIN

Jean Anthelme (1755 - 1826): famous writer on Gastronomy, Author of Le Physiologie du Gout and other works.

Dishes create by Careme.

(Garnish, Omelette, Salmon, Savarin)

EMMA, CALVE

(1866 - 1942) French operatic singer.

Dishes created by Escoffier (probably)

(Ice Coupe)

CAMBACÉRÈS, JEAN, JACQUES

Regis de Cambaceré 1753 - 1824.

Duke of Palma, celebrated Gastronome and rival of Talleyrand (Q.V)

CAMARGO

Marie Anne de Camargo (1710 - 1770) celebrated dancer known as La Camarogo.

(Sweetbread, Souffle, Bombe)

CARDINAL

General religious association inspired by Richelieu (Q.V)

(Poached fish, Sauce, Lobster, Cream soup, Eggs)

CARÊME

Marie Antoine (Antonin) (1784 - 1833) Celebrated chef and author of many books on cookery. Creator of many dishes. (Q.V) Noted for extravagant decorations. One time chef to Talleyrand.

(Eggs, Sole, Snipe, Partridge)

CELESTINE

Branch of the Benedictine Order.

(Garnish for Consomme)

CHARLOTTE

Derived from old English word "Charlyt" meaning custard, modern version adapted by Careme

(Charlotte Russe, Parisienne) and Lacam (Charlotte Glacé)

CHAUCHAT

Celebrated chef in Paris.

(Poached sole)

CHAUFROID

Known in Ancient Greco-Roman cookery as Calidus Frigidus. Modern version is attributed to Chaufroix, chef to Louis XV in 1759.

(Cold sauce)

CHATEAUBRIAND

Vico te de Chateaubriand. Ambassador to the Court of St James.

Dish created by Montinireil, his personal chef.

(Steak, sauce, Bombe)

CHIMAY

Clara Ward, Princess of China.

Dishes created by Escoffier.

(Stuffed eggs, Chicken)

CHOISEUL

Duc Etienne (1772 - 1834) French musician.

(Garnish, sauce, noisettes)

CLARA WARD

See Chimay.

(Sole)

CLOSE J.J

Creator of Paté de foie gras aux truffles, in honour of the then Governor of Alsace

COLBERT, JEAN BAPTISTE

(1619 - 1683) Renowned diplomat in the reign of Louis XIV and patrol of the Arts.

Dishes created by his personal chef (identity uncertain) and Vicent de la Chapelle.

(Fish, Consomme, Eggs, Noisettes)

CONDÉ

Louis II, Prince de Conde (1621-1686) and Louis Phillippe, Prince de Conde (1736-1818) Noted French military and noble family.

Dishes created by Vincent de la Chapelle with adaptations by Careme.

(Pear sweet, Soup, Sole, Eggs)

CONDORCET

Marie Jean Antoine Nicolas Caritat, Marquis de Condorcet (1743-1784) Celebrated French mathematician.

(Poached Salmon, Sole)

CONTI

Famous noble French family branch of Condé, associated with the Polish succession between 1650 and 1776.

(Soup, Large joints)

CRÉCY

Area of France noted for prolific growth of carrots. Scene of the Battle of Crecy 1364 when Edward III defeated Philippe de Valois.

(Soup, Garnish, Eggs, Sole, Noisette, Chicken)

CUBAT

Pierre, chef to Emperor Alexander II of Russia.

Dishes believed created by Cubat.

(Sole)

CUSSY

Baron de Cussy, French nobleman, Soldier and Gastronome. Served with Napoleon Bonaparte.

(Tournedos, Noisettes, Chicken, Consomme)

CYRANO

From Cyrano de Bergerac by French author Edmund Rostand.

Dishes created by Jules Hepy, chef of the Grand Café, de la Paris in Paris.

(Consomme, Bombe)

DAME, BLANCHE

Comic Opera by Boieldieu from the novel by Sir Walter Scott.

(Consomme, Cream Soup)

DUNAND

Father and son. Dunard senior became chef to the Condé, House later succeeded by his son who, in the service of Napoleon Bonaparte is believed to have created the dish Poulet Sauté, Marengo after the Battle of the name in 1800.

(Omelet, Chicken)

DÉJAZET

Pauline Virginie (1797-1875) French actress renowned for youth impressions.

(Sole)

DEMIDOFF

Antole Demidoff, husband of Princess Malhilde who was the daughter of King Jermome Bonaparte (1813-1870),

Dishes created by Louis Bignon, chef of the Cafés, Riche and Maison Doree.

(Chicken, Sweetbread, Consomme, Entree, Poularde)

DORIA

Daughter of Labouchré, married Prince de Rudini.

Dishes created by Escoffier.

(Poached fish, Consomme, Cream Soup, Chicken)

DUBARRY

Marie Jeanne Gomard de Vaubernier, Contesse Dubarry (1741-1793) Favourite of Louis XV. Bouquet of Cauliflower represent the powdered wigs of the period.

Dishes created by Vincent de la Chapelle.

(Large Joints, Cream Soup, Consomme, Noisette)

DUBOIS

Urbsin with Emile Bernard, chef to the Emperor of Russia.

(Sole)

DUGLÉRÉ

Chef at Café, Anglais in Paris. Created Poisson Duglere,.

(Noisettes)

DUNNANT

Jean Henri (1828-1910) Swiss philanthropist. Founder of the International Red Cross after the Battle of Solferino (Q.V)

(Sole)

DUXELLES

Created by La Varenne, chef to the Marquis D´Uxelles.

(Sauce, Stuffing)

DUSE, ELENANORA

(1859-1924) Famous Italian Tragedienne.

Dishes created by Escoffier.

(Large Joints, Consomme, Sole)

EMMANUEL II

Victor Emmanuel (1820-1878) First King of Italy.

(Sole)

ESCOFFIER, AUGUSTE

(1847-1935) Known as the father of modern cookery. Outstanding chef of the Twentieth Century. Collaborated with Ritz in developing the modern Luxury Hotel, (Ritz, Savoy, Carlton etc) Author of several books on cookery including "Gurde Culinaire". Created many dishes which he named after famous women in theatre.

(Cold fish)

FEUILIETAGE

(Puff Paste) Probably pre-13th century in origin. Well known in the form of Talmouses St Denis. Immortalised by Francois Villon. (1431-1489)

FRICADEAU

Created by Jean de Careme, ancestor of Marie Antoine Careme. Cook to Pope Leo X.

FONTAGES

Marie-Angelique de Scoraille, Duchesse de Fontanges, replaced Mme.de Montespan (Q.V) as favourite of Louis XIV.

(Cream Soup)

FLAUBERT

Gustave (1821-1880) French novelist.

(Sole)

FRANCOIS I

(1494-1547) Son of Charles Comte d´Angoulné succeeded Louis XII in 1515.

(Sole)

GARIBALDI

Giuseppe (1807-1882) Italian Patriot with noted French sympathies.

(Biscuits, Consomme)

GEORGE SAND

Aurore Dupin Baronne Dudevant (1804-1876)

Dishes created by Mouison Doré Restaurant.

(Fish Consomme, Sole, Chicken)

GALLI - MARIE

Can-can dance 1840-1905.

GIL BIAS

From "Le Histoire de Gil-blas de Santillance" written in 1715.

(Crepe)

GOUNOD

Charles Francois (1818-1893) French composer of Fraust.

(Consomme, Sole)

GRIMALDI

Charles Francois (1818-1893) French composer.

(Consomme, Sole)

GODARD

Benjamin Louis Paul (1849-1895) French composer, patrol of the Mouison Dorea.

Dishes created by Casimir - Moisson.

(Chickens, Sweetbreads, Sauce)

JULIENNE

Jean Julien, French chef, creator of thin vegetable soup garnished with vegetable strips.

(Consomme)

JOINVILLE

Francots de Joinville, Duc d´Orleans third, son of Louis Philippe. Sailor and author (1818-1900)

(Poached fish, fish sauce, fish soup, omelette)

JOUFFROY

Theodore Simon (1796-1842) French Philosopher.

(Poached Fish)

JULES - JANI

(1804-1874) French critic and novelist, friend of Alexandre Dumas.

(Sole)

JULES VERNE

(1828-1905) French novelist and inventor.

(Large Joints, Sole)

JUDIC - ANNA

(1850-1911) French Actress and Prima Donna.

Dishes believed created by Escoffier.

(Entree, Consomme Sole, Noisettes, Sweetbreads, Chicken)

LACAM, PIERRE

(1836-1902) French pastry cook and author of "Le Memorial de la Patisserie". Creator of several sweet dishes.

(Sole)

LAGUIPIÈRRE

(1750-1812) Famous chef and mentor of Careme.

(Sole, sauce)

LAMBELLE

Marie Therese Louise, Princess de Lamballe (1749-1792) Devoted friend of Marie Antoinette.

(Cream soup)

LA VALLIERE

Louise de la Baume le Blanc Duchesse de Lavalliere. Court favourite of Louis XIV.

(Chicken, Sweetbreads, Soup, Eggs, Sole)

LÉOPOLD

Prince of Saxe - Coburg Gotha, elected King of the Belrouns (1790)

(Consomme, Sole, Chicken)

LONGUEVILLE

Ann Geneviere Duchesse de Longueville, sister of Condé, (Q.V)

(Cream soup)

LUCULLUS,LUCIUS, LUCINIUS

Epicure in Ancient Rome. ((100-57 BC)

(Chicken, Sweetbreads, Noisettes, Pheasant, Canapés)

MACEDOINE

Believed derived from the small islands of the Macedorian Archipelago. Hence small cuts of vegetable.

(Soup, Entrees, Large Joints)

MAINTENON

Francoise d´Aubigne, Marguise de Maintenon, second wife of Louis XIV. Established the Cordon Bleu in Cookery at St, Cyr for orphaned daughters of French soldiers.

MANON

Comic opera with music by Massenet, based on the novel Manon Lescaut by the Abbe - Prevast.

MARENGO

Created by Chef Dunand to Napoleon I after the battle of Mareng 1799. It is believed that the dish was originally a hasty improvisation from available food stuffs.

(Chicken sauté)

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MARGUÉRY

Famous Parisian Restaurateur who created the dish.

(Poached sole)

MARIN

Chef to Louis XV and Marshal Suchet. Probable creator of Albufra (Q.V)

(Fish dishes, Poulards)

MARIE, LOUISE

Empress of France, second wife of Napoleon Bonaparte.

(Cream soup, Entree, Sole cutlets, Noisettes, Chicken)

MASSENE, ANDRE

"Duc de Rivoli" Prince d´Essling, famous Napoleonic General (1758-1817)

(Tournedos, Noisettes, Eggs, Omelette)

MASSENET, JULES

(1842-1912) French composer.

(Tournedos, Noisettes, Eggs)

MASSIALOT

Chef to Louis XIV. Author of "Le Cuisinier Royal et Bourgeois".

MAUPASSANT, GUY de

French novelist (1850-1893)

(Eggs)

MAYONNAISE

Origin uncertain - many possibilities.

a) Invented by Richelieu changed to Momonnaise to commemorate the capture of General Mamon (Alexandre Dumas)

b) Magnonaise derived from "Manier" to blend thus descriptive of the preparation.

(Crimond de la Reyniere)

c) Derived from Moyeunaise - Moyeu old French for yolk of egg. (Prosper Montagne)

d) Unnamed before 1589, then Mayennaise in contemptuous memory of the Duc de Mayenne who insisted on finishing his chicken with cold sauce (Mayonnaise) before his defeat by Henri V at the battle of Arques (1589)

(Pierre Lacam)

e) From Port Mahon in Manarca captured by Richelieu. Sauce based on abundance of raw materials needed ie eggs, olive oil, (Larousse Biographique)

f) Associated with Mayenne (Pyreneos 1610)

MORNAY

Philippe de Mornay (1549-1623) Writer and voyager. Friend of Henri IV of France.

(Sauce)

MURAT ) JOACHIM

(1765-1815) Napoleonic General, one time King of Naples executed in 1815)

(Sole)

MIREPOIX

Charles du Mirepoix. Marshal of France (1699-1757) and name of French town.

MIREILIE

Poem and comic opera written by Mistral with music by Gounod.

(Potatoes, Consomme, Sole, Noisettes, Chicken)

MÉDICIS

Catherine de Medicis. Wife of Henri VIII of France (1519-1589) Brought Italian cuisine and patisserie to the French court. Introduced Macaroni to France.

(Noisettes, Tournedos, Consomme)

MELBA

Dame Nellie (nee Mitchell) (1859-1931) Australian Prima Donna and friend of Escoffier who created dishes in her name.

(Ice sweet, Toast, Noisettes)

METTERNICH

Prince Clements Lothar Wensel Metternich (1773-1859) Austrian Prince. Brought about the marriage of Napoleon Bonaparte and Marre Louise, known as "The Arbiter of Europe".

(Consomme, Eggs, Sole)

MEYERBEER

Gracomo (1791-1864) German composer.

(Eggs)

MIRABEAU

Victor Requeti, Marquis de Mirabeau (1754-1792) French Soldier and politician, noted for insatiable thirst and great corpulence, nicknamed "Le Tonneau". Friend of Louis XVI.

(Garnish, Tournedos, Eggs, Grilled Meat, Sole)

MONSELET, CHARLES

(1825-1888) Writer and Gastronome, author of Almanach des Gourmets.

(Omelettes, Chicken)

MONTESPAN

Francoise Athenais de Rochechouart, Marquise de Montespan (1641-1707) One time favourite of Louis XIV.

(Velouté, Soup, Sole)

MONTGOLFIER

Brothers Josef and Jacques. Inventors of the balloon. Name given to light puffed-up dishes.

MONTMORENCY

Area of France renowned for cherry cultivation.

(Noisettes, Tournedos, Duckling, Consomme, Eggs, Sole)

MURAT

(Sole)

MOZART

Wolfgang Amadeus Chrysostum (1756-1791)

Austrian composer, dishes created by Vincent de la Chapelle.

(Sauce)

NEMOURS

Duc de Nemours (1814-1896) Second son of Louis Philippe.

(Entrees, Consomme, Sole)

NESSELRODE

Carl Robert count Nesselrode (1780-1862)

Russian Diplomat

(Iced, sweets, Consomme, Sweetbread)

NAVARIN

Derived from Navets (Turnips) which form part of the garnish NB Sea battle in 1827.

(Consomme, Mutton)

NIMROD

King of Chaldon. Reputed hunter, hence association with game dishes.

(Soup)

OMER PASHA

(1806-1871) Ottoman General.

(Eggs)

ORLOFF (ORLOV)

Lover of Tzarina Catherine II of Russia (1734-1783)

Dishes created by Laguipierre.

(Large Joints, Eggs, Veal, Sweetbreads)

ORSAY

Son of Reynold de la Reiniere Comte d´Orsay, Gastronome.

(Consomme, Eggs, Cutlets)

ORLY

Bernard Van Orly (1490-1540) Noted Flemish painter.

(Fish, Chicken)

OTÉRO

La Belle Otero

(Fish, Eggs)

PARMENTIER

Antoine, Auguste (1737-1817) French Agriculture Expert and Politician. Responsible for establishing the potato, hitherto, a decorative plant, as a food crop in France. The name has become a synonymous with the potato in the kitchen.

(Soup, potato dish, Sole, Noisettes, Chicken)

PATTI

Adelina Patti. Famous soprano (1843-1919)

Dishes probably created by Escoffier.

(Eggs, Omelette, Chicken)

PITHIVIERS

Town in France noted for pies and pastries.

(Gateau)

POMPADOUR

Antoinette Poisson Marquise de Pompadour. Second wife of Louis XV. Patron of the Arts.

(Veloute, Sole, Cutlets)

POLIGNAC

Jules Armand, Prince de Polignac.

(Fish, Eggs, Chicken)

RABELAIS

Francoise (1494-1553) French author and Gastronome. Friend and champion of contemporary chefs.

(Consommé, Sole)

RACHEL

Elisa (Elba Felix) (1821 - 1858) French Tragedienne.

(Tournedos, Noisettes, Consomme, Eggs, Sole, Sweetbreads)

RÉFORME

Created by Alexis Soyer when chef at the Reforme Club.

(Cutlets, Noisettes, Mignonettes, Sauce, Omelette)

REINE - MARGOT

Romantic novel written by Alexandre Dumas.

(Cream Soup, Eggs)

RESTAURANT

Name derived from Restaurato (I will restore) Boulanger inscribed above door in the Rue des Poulies,

"Venite omnes qui stomacho laboris et ego restaurato vos".

RÉJANE

Gabrielle Reju. French actress.

Dishes created by Escoffier.

(Consomme, Sole, Oeufs ´d la Neige)

RICHEPIN, JEAN

Poet and author (1829-1926)

Dishes created by Escoffier.

(Sole)

RICHELIEU

Armand, Jean du Plessig, Cardinal de Richelieu (1585-1642)

(Large Joints, Consomme, Sole, Sweetbreads)

RICHMONT

Artus de Bretagne, Comte de Richemont (1393-1458) French diplomat on the reign of Charles VII.

(Omelette, Noisettes)

ROBERT

Noted chef to a monastery. Celebrated Restaurateur.

(Sauce)

ROCAMBEAU

Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vemeur Comte de Rocambeau. (1785-1807) Marshal of France.

Dishes created by his personal chef Viard.

(Large Joints)

ROHAN

Louis, Chovalier de Rohan Grand - Veneur de France (1635-1674 ) Executed by Louis XIV.

(Noisettes).

ROMANOFF

Russian Royal Family (1613-1762)

Large Joints)

ROSSINI

Giacomo (1792-1868) Italian operatic composer.

Dishes created at the Maison Dorea.

(Tournedos, Noisettes, Consomme, Eggs, Omelette, Sole, Chicken)

ROTHSCHILD

Baron, Jewish banker. Patron of Careme who created to his name.

(Souffle, Consomme, Eggs)

SALVATOR

Salvator, Rosa (1616-1673) Italian painter,

(Omelet, Sole)

SARA BERNHARDT

(1844-1923) Famous actress and friend of Escoffier who created dishes to her name.

(Strawberries, Consomme, Sole)

SEGOVIA, ANDRES

1893. Spanish guitarist.

(Sole)

SEVIGNÉ

Madame de Sevigne, (nee Marie de Rabutin Chantal) (1626-1696) Authoress of famous "Belles Lettres" one of which recounts the death of vatel (Q.V) Life long opponent to growth in popularity of coffee)

(Consomme, Veloute, Eggs, Cutlets)

SOLFÉRINO

Famous battle between France and Austria in 1859 which was followed by the formation for the International Red Cross by it. Dunna (Q.V) Potato Solferino, a blend of tomato and potato, commemorates the red on white motif of the Red Cross. Garnish of carrots and potato to represent cannon balls.

(Soup, Sauce)

SOUBISE

Prince de Soubise (1715-1787) Supervised the building of the Hotel de Soubise a noted historical residence in Paris. A well known epicure.

(Sauce, Garnish)

SOYER, ALEXIS

(1810-1858) Famous chef and author. Organised soup kitchens in London and troop feeding in the Crimea. Associate of Florence Nightingale.

(Soyer boiler)

SOUVAROFF (V)

Alexandre (1729-1800) Russian General noted for lack of scruples and humanity.

(Pheasant)

STAEL

Anne Louise, Madame de Staeuml (1766-1800) French novelist.

(Noisettes)

SUFFREN

(1726-1788) French sailor.

(Sole)

SUCHET

Louis Gabriel Duc de Suchet (1772-1826) Victor of the battle of Albufera (Q.V)

(Sauce, Sole)

SAPPHO

Opera by Gounod (Q.V) 1854, and a romantic play set to music by Massenet (Q.V) 1897.

(Sole)

SULLIVAN

Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1842-1900) English composer of comic opera, works by W.S Gilbert.

Dishes created by Escoffier at the Savoy.

(Sole)

SAVOYARD

(Savoy)

Name derived from Savoy Operas (Gilbert and Sullivan) Probable origin Savoy Hotel (Escoffier)

(Potatoes, Soup, Eggs, Omelette, Sole)

TALLEYRAND

Perigord, Charles Maurice (1754-1838) French diplomat, philosopher and gourmet who played a notable part in the Congress of Vienna.

Dishes created by his personal chef Careme.

(Sole, Veal, Sweetbreads, Chickens)

VATEL

Famous French Chef to Louis XIV, Fouguet and Condé,. Committed suicide when failed by his fishmonger in 1671.

(Fish consomme, Sole, Noisettes)

VIARD

Chef to Louis XIV and Napoleon Bonaparte.

VILLEROY

Francois de Neuville Duc de Villeroy (1644-1730) Famous French sailor. (Sauce, Eggs, Sole, Cutlets, Sweetbread, Pigeon, Chicken)

VINCENT de la CHAPELLE

Chef to Condé, and Louis XIV. Author of Le Cuisinier Moderne.

(Sauce, Sole)

VILLENEUVE

Pierre de Villeneuve, French Admiral defeated by Nelson at the battle of Trafalgar 1805.

(Consomme, Venison)

VEUILLEMOT

Dennis Joseph (1811-1873) Disciple of Careme and friend of Alexandre Dumas.

(Velouté)

WALEWSKA, MARIE

(1789-1817) Polish Countess, Mistress of Napoleon Bonaparte.

(Poached fish)

XAVIER

Francisco de Xavier, early Christian missionary.

(Consomme, Velouté)