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How The French Revolution Changed French Cuisine | Let's Cook History | Absolute History
The French Revolution in 1789 had a major impact on French society, as it meant the end of an era of absolute monarchy. Old ideas of hierarchy and power were replaced by new ones, including the emergence of the bourgeoisie. Of course, these social changed left its trails in the culinary world. As is shown in this episode, Paris was the birthplace of the first restaurants where the Nouveaux Riches wined and dined. Uploaded 28-06-19 Lets Cook History is an entertaining and informative five part series exploring the origins of European cooking and eating habits...
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The French Revolution devoured so many great talented individuals. Napoleon, however, was spared, and he in turn would make kings tremble. Empire and monarchy, then a republic and a new monarchy, would tear each other apart, but the people would still discover and exchange recipes and cooking secrets.
The French discovered beefsteak while in Britain people would clamour for dishes à la mode de Paris. Finally, another revulsion, non-violent for once, the Industrial Revolution, would change eating habits.
In the middle of all these tumults and upheavals, there were some gastronomists who quietly ensured that freedom does exist, at least when it comes to eating well. Antonin Karim, a master cook of many a feast in the years of the empire, puts finishing touches to an extraordinary feast.
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