Louis the XV, he loved to make his own coffee and invented an omelette of asparagus tips for Mme du Barry. (New Larousse Gastronomique)
Renan - Invited one day to a house where the hostess desired that each guest, in turn, should contribute to the conversation, Renan persistently tried to intervene during the meal. At last, the mistress of the house turned to him and said, ‘Now, Master Renan, it is your turn.’ “Oh, Madame,” said Renan, “all I wanted was a second helping of peas.” (New Larousse Gastronomique)
Left: Herbs for European cooking Right: Kaffir limes, chillies for Asian cooking
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