AIDA

Opera composed by Giuseppe Verdi ( 1813-1901) noted patron of the Maison Doree in Paris. Dishes created in his honor by Casimir-Moisson, President of the First Culinary Academy . ( Turbot, Salad, Iced Bombe )

AGNES SOREL  

Celebrated "Dame de Beaute" (1422-1450) Mistress of Charles VII of France. Dishes created by Taillevent and adapted by A. Escoffier. (Soup, Omelets, Chicken, Veal)

AIGION

Soubriquet of son of Napoleon Bonaparte and Marie-Louise, Dishes created by Laguipierre, chef to Napoleon. . ( Sole, Ice and fruit sweets, Iced Bombe )

ALBUFERA

Historic battle won by Marshal Suchet 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 Athlone, 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, Consommé, Veal).

BABA

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

BARGATION

Pierre Prince Bagration (1765-1822) Russian General killed at the Battle of Borodino. Dishes created by Marie-Antoine Careme

BARRON BRISSE

Writer and Gastronome -Contemporary and Friend of Alexander Dumas (Sole Noisette).

BERNHARDT SARAH  

(1544-1923) Famous actress and friend of Escoffier .who created dishes to her name.
(Strawberries, Consommé, Sole).

JEAN-BART

French sailor (1651-1702). (Fish Veloute, Sole).

BARTHOUS, JEAN

French Politician and writer. (1862)

BAYARD, PIERRE TERRAIL

French sailor distinguished at battle of Fornova. ( Sole) .

BEARNAISE

Named after Bearn, birthplace of Henri IV (Q.V. ) (Tournedos Henri IV, Sauce).

BEAUHARNAIS

Empress Josephine, first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte , formerly the Vicente's de Bauhinias (1763-1814). (Tournedos, Anisettes).

BEAU REGARD

American Confederate General.

PIERRE TOUT ANT

( Eggs) .

BEAUMARCHAIS PIERRE,

Augustine Caron de Beaumarchais 1732-1799. Author of The Barber of Seville, Marriage of Figure etc . (Sole).

BEAUVILLIERS

Famous French Restaurateur , one time chef to Louis XIV. (Sole).

BELLE, GABRIELLE

Gabrielle d ' Estree , Court favorite of Henri IV . (Consommé, Chicken, soufflé, Bombe).

BELLE, HELENE

Sister of the .'Duc d'Orleans.', Queen of Romania. Subject of famous historical novel by Maquet 1855. Dishes created by Escoffier (Pear sweet, Tournedos) (Supreme of chicken, Paupiette, Salad, Eggs).

BERCHOUX, JOSEPH 

(1765-1839) French poet and Gastronome. (Consommé, Pheasant).

BECHAMEL

'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.

BOIEIDIEU

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

BRUNOISE

Dishes created by Careme after Bruncy an area in France noted for its Spring vegetables. (Consommé, Garnish).

BOLIVAR, SIMON  

(1783-1830)  South American revolutionary leader. (Sole)

BOUILLARD

Chef to Louis XIV of France. (Sole).

BREVAI

Renowned chef at Maison Prunier in Paris. (Sole).

BRILIAT, SAVARIN

Jean Anthelme (1755-1826) Famous writer on Gastronomy, Author of le Physiologie du Gout and other work. Dishes created by Careme. (Garnish, Omelet, Salmon, Savarin).

EMMA, CALVE

(1866-1942) French operatic singer. Dishes created by Escoffier (probably). (Ice Coupe)

CAMBACERES  

Jean, Jacques Regis de Cambaceres 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 Camargo. ( Sweetbread, Soufflé, Bombe) .

CARDINAL

General religious association inspired by Richelieu (Q.V. ) (Poached Fish, Sauce, Lobster, Cream Soup, Eggs)

CAREME

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

CELESTINE

Branch of the Benedictine Order. (Garnish for consommé).

CHARLOTTE

Derived from old English word , "Charlyt" meaning custard, modern version adapted by Careme and Lacam  (Charlotte Russe, Parisienne, Glacee) .

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

Vicomte de Chateaubriand .Ambassador to the Court of St. James. Dish created by Montmireil his personal chef (Steak, sauce, Bombe).

CHIMAY

Clara Ward Princess of China. Dishes created by Escoffier. (Stuffed eggs, Chicken).

CHOISEUL

Duc Etienne Francois de Choiseul (1719-1735) Foreign Minister to Louis XV. (Sole).

CHORON

Alexandre Etienne (1772-1834) French musician. (Garnish, Sauce, Noisettes).

CLARA

WARD See Chimay. (Sole).

CLOSE J.J.

Creator. of Pate de Foie Gras aux Truffles in honor of the then Governor of Alsace.

COLBERT

(JEAN BAPTISTE  1619-1683) Renowned diplomat in the reign of Louis XIV and patron of the Arts. Dishes created by his personal chef (identity uncertain) and Vincent de la Chapelle. (Fish, Consomme, Eggs, Noisettes).

CONDE  

Louis II Prince de Conde ( 1621-1686) and Louis Philippe 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 Conde associated with the Polish succession between 1650 and 1776. (Soup, Large joints).

CRECY

  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, Noisettes, Chicken).

CUBAT

Pierre, chef to Emperor Alexander II of Russia. Dishes I 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 Cafe de la Paix in Paris .(Consomme, Bombe).

DAME

BLANCHE, Comic Opera by Boieldieu from the novel by Sir Walter Scott. (Consomme, Cream Soup).

DUNAND

Father and son. Dunand senior became chef to Conde House later succeeded by his son who, who in the service of Napoleon Bonaparte is believed to have created the dish Poulet Saute Marengo after the Battle of that name in 1800. (Omelette, Chicken).

DEJAZET

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

DEMIDOFF

Antole Demidoff, husband of Princess Mathilde who was the daughter of King Jerorne Bonaparte (1813-1870). Dishes created by Louis Bignon chef of the Cafe Riche and Maison Doree. (Chicken, Sweetbread Consomme, Entree, Poularde).

DORIA

Daughaer of Labouchere, married Prince de Rudini. Dishes created by Escoffier. (Poached Dish, Consomme, Cream Soup, Chicken).

DUBARRY

Marie Jeanne Gomard de Vaubernier, Comtesse Dubarry (1741-1793) Favorite or Louis XV. Bouquets of cauliflower represent the powdered wigs of the period. Dishes created by Vincent de la Chapelle. (Large joints, Cream Soup, Consomme, Noisette).

DUBOIS

  Urbain with Emile Bernard, chef to the Emperior of Russia. (Sole).

DUGIERE

Chef at the Cafe Anglais in Paris. Created Poisson Duglere. (Noisettes).

DUNANT

Jean Henri (1828-,9'0) Swiss philanthropist. Founder or the international Red Cross after the Battle of Solferino (Sole).

DUXELLES

Created by La Varenne, chef to the Marquis D'Uxelles. (Sauce, Stuffing).

DUSE,

ELEANORA (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 Ri tz in developing the modern Luxury Hotel, (Ritz, Savoy, Carlton etc. ) Author of several books on cookery including "Guide Culinaire';. Created many dishes which he named after famous women of the theatre. (Cold fish).

FEUILIETAGE

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

FRICADEAU

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

FONTANGES

Marie-Angelique de Scoraille, Duchesse de Fontanges , replace Madame de Montespan as favorite of Louis XIV. (Cream Soup).

FLAUBERT  

Gustave ( 1821-1880) French novelist. (Sole)

FRANC0IS I

(1494-1547) Son of Charles Comte d ' Angouleme succeeded Louis VII in 1515. (Sole).

GARIBALDI 

Giuseppe (18C7-1882) Italian Patriot with noted French sympathies. (Biscuits, Consomme).

GEORGE

SAND Aurore Dupin Paronne Dudevant ( 1804-1876) Dishes created by Maison Doree Restaurant. (Fish consomme, Sole, Chicken) .

GALLI-MARIE

can-can dancer 1840-1905

GIL-BLAS

  From Le Histoire de Gil-blas de Santillane written in 1715 (Crepes)

GOUNOD

Charles Francious French Composer of Faust

JULIENNE

Jean Julien, French Chef, creator of thin vegetable soup garnished with vegetable strips. (Consomme).

GODARD

Benjamin Louis Paul (1849-1895) French composer, patron of the Maison Doree. Dishes created by Casimir-Moisson. (Chickens, Sweetbreads, Sauce).

JOINVILLE

Francois de Joinville, Duc d'Orleans 3rd. son. of Louis Philippe. Sailor and author (1818-1900). Poached Fish, Fish sauce, Fish Soup. Omelet).

JOUFFROY

Theodore Simon ( 1796-1842) French Philosopher. (Poached fish).

JULES -JANIM

( 1804-1874) French critic and novelist friend of Alexandra 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. ( Entrees, 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).

LAGUIPIERRE

( 1750-1812) Famous chef and Mentor of Careme. (Sole, Sauce).

LAMBALLE

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 favorite of Louis XIV. (Chickens, Sweetbreads, Soup, Eggs, Sole).

LEOPOLD

Prince of Saxe-Coburg Gotha, elected King of the Belgians (1790). ( Consomme, Sole, Chicken) .

LONGUEVILLE  

Ann Geneviere, Duchesse de Longueville, sister of Conde (Q.V.) (Cream Soup)

LUCULLUS, LUCIUS, LUCINIUS

Epicure in Ancient Rome. (100-57 B.C.) ( Chicken , Sweetbreads, Noisettes, Pheasant ) .

MACEDOINE

Believed derived from the small islands of the Macedorian Archipelago. Hence small cuts of vegetable. (Soup, Entrees, Large joints).

MAINTENON

Francoise d ' Aubigne , Marquise 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-Prevost. (Sole, Chicken)

MARENGO  

Created by chef Dunand to Napoleon I after the battle of Marengo 1799. It is believed that the dish was originally a hasty improvisation from available food stuffs. (Chicken Saute).

MARGUERY

Famous Parisian Restauranteur who created the dish. (Poached Sole).

MARIN

Chef to Louis XV and Marshal Suchet. Probable creator to Albufe'ra (Q..V.) (Fish Dishes, Poulardes).

MARIE

LOUISE Empress of France, second wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. (Cream Soup, Entree, Sole Cutlets, Noisettes, Chicken).

MASSENA

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).

MAUPASSANT  

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 Mamonnaisee to commemorate the Capture of General Alexandre Dumas

(b) Magnonaise derived from Manier to blend the discriptive of the preparation. (Crimod de la Reyniere).

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

(d) Used before 1589, then Mayennaise in contempuous memory of the Duc de Mayenne who insisted on
finshing his chicken with cold sauce {Mayonnaise) before his defeat by Henri V at the battle of Arques (1589) (Pierre Lacam)

( e) From Porte Mahon in Minarca captured by Richelieu. Sauce based on abundance of raw materials needed i.e. eggs, oliver 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

(1775-1815) Napoleonic General, one time King of Naples executed in 1815. (Sole).

MIREPROIX

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

MIREILLE

Poem and comic opera written by Mistral with music by Gounod. (Potatoes, Consomme, Sole, Noisettes, Chicken).

MEDICIS

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.  (Iced sweet, Toast, Noisettes).

METTERNICH

Prince Clemens Lothar Wensel Metternich ( 1773-1859) Austrian Prince. Brought about the marriage of Napoleon
Bonaparte and Marie Louise, known as The Arbiter of Europe (Consomme, Eggs, Sole).

MEYERBEER

Giacomo (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 meats, 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 favorite of Louis XIV. (Veloute Soup,
Sole).

MONTCOLFIER

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

MONTMORENCY

Area of France renowned for Cherry cu1tivation. (Noisettes, Tournedos, Duckling, Consomme, Eggs, Sole).

MURAT

Sole

MOZART  

Wolfgang Amadeus Chrysostum (1756-1791) Austrian composer dishes created by Vincent de la Chapelle. (Sauce).

NEMUORS

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, Sweetbreads).

NAVARIN

Derived from Navets (Turnips) which form part of the garnish. N.B. Sea battle in 1827. (Consomme, Mutton).

NlMROD

King of Chaldon. Reputed hunter, hence association With game dishes . (Soup).

OMER PASHA

( 1806-1871 ) Ottoman General. (Eggs).

ORLOFF

(ORLOV) Lover of Tzarine 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).

OTERO

La Belle Otero. (.Fish, Eggs).

PARMENTIER

Antoine, Auguste ( 1737-1817) French Agricultural Expert and Politician. Responsible for establishing the potato, hitherto a decorative plant, as a food crop in France. The name has become a synonym of the potato in the kitchen. (Soup, Potato dish, Sole, Noisettes, Chicken).

PATTI  

Adeline 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) Frencb author and Gastronome. Friend and champion of contemporary chefs. (Consomme, Sole).

RACHEL 

Elisa (Elba Felix) ( 1821-1858) French Tragedienne. (Tournedos, Noisettes, Consomme, Eggs, Sole, Sweetbreads).

REFORME

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 deri ved from Restaurabo ( I will restore) .Boulanger inscribed above door in the Rue des Poulies, "Venite omnes qui stomacho laboris et ego restaurabo vos"

REJANE

Cabrielle Reju. French actress (1836-1926) Dishes created by Escoffier. (Consomme, Sole, Oeufs a 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 an the reign of Charles VII. (Omelette, Noisettes)

ROBERT

  Noted chef to a Monastry. Celebrated Restauranteur. (Sauce).

ROCAMBEAU  

Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur Comte de Rucambeau ( 1785-1807) . Marshal of France. Dishes created by his personal chef Viard. (large joints).

ROHAN

Louis, Chevalier 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 Doree. (Tournedos, Noisettes, Consomme, Eggs, Omelette, Sole, Chicken).

ROTHSCEILD

Baron, Jewish banker. Patron of Careme who created to his name.  (Souffle, Consomme, Eggs).

SALVATOR

Salvator, Rosa ( 1616-1673) Italian painter. (Omelette, Sole).

SEGOVIA,

ANDRES 1893. Spanish guitarist. (Sole).

SEVIGNE

Madame de Sevigne (nee Marie de Rabutin Chantal) ( 1626-1696) . Authoress of famous "Belles Lettres' one of which recounts the death of Vatel Life long opponent to growth in popularity of coffee. (Consomme, Veloute, Eggs, Cutlets).

SOLFERNO

Famous battle between France and Austria 1859 which was followed by the formation of the International Red Cross by H. Dunnant Potage Solferino, a blend of tomato and potato, commemorates the red on white motif of the Red Cross. Garnish of carrot and potato 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 ( 1809-1858) 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 St eal (1766-1817). French novelist. (Noisettes)

SUFFREN

( 1726-1788) French sailor. (Sole).

SUCHET

Louis Gabriel Duc de Suchet ( 1772-1826) Victor of the battle of Albufera (Sauce, Sole).

SAPPHO

Opera by Gounod (Q.V. ) 1854, and aromantic play set to music by Massenes (Q.v.) 1897. (Sole).

SULLIVAN  

Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1842-1900) English composer of Comic Opera, words 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 who played a notable part in the Congress of Vienna. Dishes created by his personal chef Careme. (Sole, Veal, Sweet breads, Chickens).

VATEL

Famous French chef to Louis XIV, Fouquet and Conde. Commited suicide when failed by his fishmonger in 1671. (Fish consomme, Sole, Noisettes).

VIARD

Chef to Louis XVI and Napoleon Bonaparte.

VILLEROY

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

VINCENT de la CHAPELLE

Chef to Conde and Louis XIV. Author of Le Quisinier Moderne. ( Sauce , Sole) .

VILLENEUVE

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

VEUILLEMOT

Denis, Joseph (1811-1873) Disciple of Careme and friend Alexandre Dumas. (Veloute).

WAELWSKA

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

XAVIER

Francisco de Xavier, early christian missionary . (Consomme, Veloute).