On this page is a short overview of what the French cook Antonin Carême (1784-1833) had to say about puff…
Straight to the recipe An all-time favourite from the seventeenth century Crème brûlée is one of the most popular desserts.…
Straight to the recipe A vegetarian recipe from the seventeenth century This recipe for a nutritious soup made of split…
Straight to the recipe Mustard has always been a popular condiment. Mustard is made from the seeds of several species…
"To your health!" Sangria, punch and bishop wine all are descendants of spiced wines that have been drunk since Antiquity.…
Straight to the recipe A recipe from the French Golden Age The first really new cookbooks since the Middle Ages…