(From Olha Franko's book "Practical Kitchen" 1929) Pâté is quite a popular dish, with origins stretching back to Ancient Rome. Although pâtés have been made since ancient times, they were originally eaten warm as a starter; the crispy pastry crust only appeared in the Middle Ages. At first it was used to improve the cooking …
(From Olha Franko's book "Practical Kitchen", 1929) Jean-Baptiste Colbert was a French statesman during the reign of King Louis XIV. He was not a great gourmet, but it was common practice in those days for cooks of prominent families to name dishes in honour of their employers. This is how we came to have two classic preparations …
