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| Marie-Antoine Carême
Language: French
Description: Marie-Antoine Carême (1783-1833), the originator of classic French cookery, 'La Grande Cuisine' by organising the workings of the professional kitchen. He was known as the 'Chef to kings and the king of chefs'. He worked for George IV when he was Prince Regent, Baron de Rothschild, Czar Alexander and Napoleon. His name is attached to dishes made with truffles, foie gras, cockscombs and so on. Carême also means Lent. He is thought to have invented the toque, the traditional tall, white chef's hat.
Ethnicity: French
Most frequent country: France
See places: French food and cuisine
See foods and dishes: crête, foie gras, carême
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