Posted: 9/25/2022 11:34:22 AM EDT
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ya know, he DID live to 76 back then I also recall reading that in adulthood at times he had almost-daily enemas  Not jokingInside the astonishing Michelin-starred Palace of Versailles restaurant that takes diners back in time with a Louis XIV-style feast - theatrically served by staff in period outfits The meal comes courtesy of Le Grand Controle, an exquisite hotel in the grounds of the Palace of Versailles Called 'The Feast' and created by Alain Ducasse, it features dishes inspired by meals eaten by Louis XIV Ted Thornhill is invited to take a seat at one of the coveted tables. His verdict? 'King Louis would be a regular' "Following amuse bouche presented on a silver platter which includes a delightful mini souffle with a dollop of lemon cream on top - we're presented with entrees: summer vegetable croustade topped with basil, langoustine with a broth of langoustine infused with ginger, red chilli and mint, and my favourite a sort of egg blancmange (made from whisked egg whites and injected with Noilly vermouth) in a 'lettuce sauce', with a generous sprinkling of caviar sitting on the candied egg yolk in the middle. Plus edible gold leaf to match the paintwork." "Turbot with clams and green beans is delivered next; then pigeon stuffed with pigeon liver; duck foie gras tartine; fluffy potato crisps; figs with spice (entremets small dishes historically served between courses); and desserts fresh herb sorbet on a block of ice, strawberry Fontainebleau and 'The King Cake', vanilla sponge topped with 'Anais' strawberries."    |
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Quoted: Versailles is an incredible place. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/67/94/f5/6794f5a22ba4c49ebeeb27240003abb7.jpg It's also a good TV series, now available on DVD and probably streaming. Louis XIV is played by George Blagdon, who also played Athelstan on "Vikings". https://www.tvguide.com/a/img/catalog/provider/1/1/1-6599281066.jpg Not in the Netflix remake! |
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Quoted: "inspired by meals..." So basically not historically accurate food, but they have period costumes. Yep, sounds like modern “Lego” food served in costume. The langoustine with ginger and red chili is a clue. Lego food = buzzword ingredients snapped together in a slightly different arrangement. |
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Lots of history fans prolly already know this, but one of the big reasons monarchs back then periodically changed their residence - either went to live at another of their many estates, or relocated to another, different part of their main estate, or forced visits on their many lords (many called it "going on progress", and it of course it also served as a way to tour and show influence) - is because they had to completely clear out the castles and estates to let the help come in and deep clean it. After holding court at one location for a while, it apparently became absolutely fucking filthy, like courtiers peeing and puking in the corners filthy. That wacky shit keeps me reading books about this stuff. |
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Quoted: Lots of history fans prolly already know this, but one of the big reasons monarchs back then periodically changed their residence - either went to live at another of their many estates, or relocated to another, different part of their main estate, or forced visits on their many lords (many called it "going on progress", and it of course it also served as a way to tour and show influence) - is because they had to completely clear out the castles and estates to let the help come in and deep clean it. After holding court at one location for a while, it apparently became absolutely fucking filthy, like courtiers peeing and puking in the corners filthy. That wacky shit keeps me reading books about this stuff. Yep People would just take a dump in a dark corner in the halls of the palace. |
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If I lived during that time I would probably have been one of the poors. Attached File |
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Quoted: Yep, sounds like modern “Lego” food served in costume. The langoustine with ginger and red chili is a clue. Lego food = buzzword ingredients snapped together in a slightly different arrangement. Quoted: Quoted: "inspired by meals..." So basically not historically accurate food, but they have period costumes. Yep, sounds like modern “Lego” food served in costume. The langoustine with ginger and red chili is a clue. Lego food = buzzword ingredients snapped together in a slightly different arrangement. Lol. Please tell me how your Michelin star restaurant does it differently/better. |
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Quoted: Royals ate very well. Even peasants had decent enough food. Quoted: Quoted: I don't think anyone wants to eat historically accurate food from the 1600s. Sure, if you call the limited selection of in season food without seasoning, spices, and refrigeration decent. Sugar didn't become a commonly available item until the mid-1600s. Mid-summer to fall would have provided fresh produce but nothing after that. All meat would need to be consumed immediately or be dried or salted to be kept. |
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Quoted: I don't think anyone wants to eat historically accurate food from the 1600s. Quoted: Quoted: "inspired by meals..." So basically not historically accurate food, but they have period costumes. I don't think anyone wants to eat historically accurate food from the 1600s. Just once for the experience at less than Michelan 5 star prices and I suspect many people would try it. Then go eat dinner somewhere else afterwards. |
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My wife and I went to Versailles this past June and had a pretty amazing breakfast there, but it wasn’t this feast. Attached File |
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Quoted: Sure, if you call the limited selection of in season food without seasoning, spices, and refrigeration decent. Sugar didn't become a commonly available item until the mid-1600s. Mid-summer to fall would have provided fresh produce but nothing after that. All meat would need to be consumed immediately or be dried or salted to be kept. The King of France had all the spices he wanted, as well as all the fresh game he could handle. Sugar was available in Europe from antiquity...to the rich of course. As far as produce, of course nothing like the modern luxury of refrigerated intercontinental shopping, but it turns out there are a few greens that can be obtained year round, as well as pickled and cellared vegetables. |
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Quoted: Just get me a big Tomahawk Ribeye, Au Gratin Potatoes, Rolls & butter Yep! I've been to bunch of those places and a few Michelin Star places, some were good, some were overrated. The ones where they bring you and bunch the plates, one at a time, with one tiny item on them are annoying AF, it's worse when it is really good and you're not getting more. I want good serve and good food, fuck "the experience." If I wanted "the experience," I would go to a strip club buffet. |
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Quoted: All while their citizenry starved around them. They got what they deserved. Bear in mind that this meal was inspired by Louis XIV, the Sun King, who presided over a great growth of France's power from 1643-1715. You are thinking of Louis XVI, who reigned from 1774-1792. Bear in mind that the French (i.e. Louis XVI) did us a solid favor with their naval blockade of Yorktown, VA in 1781. Made Cornwallis surrender, as he had no hope of rescue. |