King George V had very simple tastes and was quite fond of this crêpe, created by Royal Chef Gabriel Tschumi, with a touch of brandy added. King George V's Crêpe Au Naturel King George V had very simple tastes and was fond of this crêpe which had a touch of brandy … [Read more...] about King George V’s Crêpe Au Naturel
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Quintessential Crème Brûlée
This is a classic french dessert, dating back to the 1600s, first printed in a cookbook which was served at the Palace of Versailles. It is still enjoyed by the Royals in Buckingham Palace, but who doesn't love cracking the crust? Quintessential Crème Brûlée This is a … [Read more...] about Quintessential Crème Brûlée
Pâté de Foie Gras
Foie Gras is considered a luxury dish, and a staple of french cuisine served as an appetizer. It is a baked pâté made of goose liver. Force feeding geese to enlarge their livers for harvest has made the dish controversial and banned in some places. As you would expect on a … [Read more...] about Pâté de Foie Gras
Titanic’s Pink Wine Jelly
Middle-class passengers in 2nd class on Titanic were treated to dishes which they had never experienced before. For the dessert course, wine jelly was served. We now serve it alongside cheese as a spread, but it is delicious and refreshing on its own. Titanic's Pink Wine … [Read more...] about Titanic’s Pink Wine Jelly
Canapés à l’Amiral
These shrimp canapés have an honored place in food history as the first dish served in 1st Class on the ill fated voyage of the Titanic, April 14, 1912. Canapés à l'Amiral These shrimp canapés have an honored place in food history as the first dish served in 1st Class … [Read more...] about Canapés à l’Amiral
