Category Archives: Food

Mercure Galant: Thesis on Aging & Natural Death

Posted on April 5, 2020 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, if we believe that we have been advanced in medicine & moreover in comprehending natural processes of aging & death, we err. The science has aggressively developed after the Second War II has invented machines, but has lost … Continue reading →

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Royal Meal IX: Fruits & Cream

Posted on May 19, 2018 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, today I’m posting the last set of Royal recipes. May is in full swing. Ballets & other entertainments are calling! So, let’s enjoy something light & sweet to farewell the 17th century cuisine. 🙂 Sweet Cream Take three … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, culture, family, Food, France, Life, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged 17th century, art, arte, civilization, cucina, culture, dessert, dolci, family, fashion, France, Francia, French cuisine, history, lifestyle, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi XIV, Old French, Re Sole, recipes, ricetta, Royal meal, società, storia, sweets, the Sun King | 11 Comments

Royal Meal VIII: Cakes & Pastry

Posted on May 11, 2018 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, let’s bake something special today. I hope that a Sugar Cake & an Apple Cake will be perfect for a nice cup of afternoon tea. Recipes are of the 17th century yet. 🙂 Sugar Cake Take five or … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, culture, folklore, Food, France, Happiness, Health, History, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged 17 siecle, 17th century, apple cake, cakes, civilization, Cooking, culture, dessert, Food, France, Francia, history, life, lifestyle, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi XIV, pastry, Re Sole, Seicento, society, storia, style, sugar cake, sweets, the Sun King | 18 Comments

Royal Meal VII: Desserts

Posted on May 5, 2018 by kethuprofumo

Finally, Esteemed Readers, we come to the most delicious part of our menu: desserts. Today I offer you some cream, milk & cookies. I hope you will enjoy them! 🙂 Almond Milk Take some almonds, scald them, peel & crush … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cooking, folklore, Food, France, History, Life, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, Uncategorized | Tagged 17th century, 17th century France, almond milk, cakes, chocolate, civilization, cookies, Cooking, cream, culture, dessert, France, history, life, lifestyle, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, Re Sole, recipes, Seicento, società, society, storia, sweets, the Sun King | 27 Comments

Royal Meal VI: Omelette & Beef Filet

Posted on April 26, 2018 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, the spring is finally arriving, so let’s cook something light, green & delicious to welcome it. I offer you as follows: Omelette with Green Beans Take some green beans, peel them, cook in some fresh butter with a … Continue reading →

Posted in folklore, Food, France, History, Louis XIV, Uncategorized | Tagged 17th century, beef, Cooking, cucina francese, culture, Food, France, Francia, history, life, lifestyle, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi XIV, manzo, omelette, the Sun King | 21 Comments

Royal Meal V: Vegetables & Lamb

Posted on April 17, 2018 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, we go on our collection of 17th century recipes. So today in our menu there are: Artichokes in White Sauce Boil some small artichokes in slightly salted water. When they are ready, add some parsley, season with salt … Continue reading →

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Royal Meal IV: Soups

Posted on April 6, 2018 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, today I offer you some soups. Personally I belong to those who don’t regard soups as substantial meals, however if you like this kind of dish, here is a fresh 17th century look! Broth for White Soups Boil … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, culture, Easter, Food, France, History, Louis XIV, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged 17th centure, 17th centure France, broccoli, brodo, cetriolo, chicken, Cooking, cucina francese, cucumbers, culture, Food, French cuisine, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi XIV, manzo, meat, minestra, pollo, potages, Re Sole, recipe, soups, Sun King, the Sun King, viande | 12 Comments

Royal Meal III: Easter Menu

Posted on April 1, 2018 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, Happy Easter! On this occasion I would like to present you a curious menu, (please, take into account that the number of dishes was meant for a big company, not for only one person), that was typical for … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, culture, Food, France, God, History, Life, Louis XIV, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged 17th centure, 17th centure France, celebration, civilization, culture, Easter, faith, feast, God, history, Il Re Sole, Le Roi Soleil, life, Louis XIV, Luigi XIV, Paques, Pasqua, società, society, the Sun King, world, XXI century | 36 Comments

Royal Meal II: Appetisers

Posted on March 24, 2018 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, today I offer you two rather curious but easy to be made recipes that fit perfectly as appetisers. I hope you will enjoy the final result! Bouillans (Boiled Sliced Chicken or Capon for Entrées) To cook bouillans take … Continue reading →