Cookery lesson, 1885

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Cookery lesson, 1885

A French cookery lecture, held at the Grand Amphitheatre de Physique de la Faculte des Sciences at Rouen. A keen audience, composed mostly of women, look on and take notes, whilst a typically moustachioed French chef in an apron and his assistant prepare the food. Date: 1885

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Amphi Theatre Audience Carrots Chef Cook Cooking Cuisine Faculty Keen Lecture Lesson Moustache Notes Performance Physique Rouen Sciences Utensils Faculte

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This photograph, hailing from the annals of the 1880s, transports us back to a Cookery Lesson held at the Grand Amphitheatre de Physique de la Faculte des Sciences in Rouen, France. The image showcases a rapt audience, predominantly composed of women, who are intently focused on the proceedings. Their eager expressions and the open notebooks in their hands attest to their keen interest in the art of French cuisine. At the heart of the action, a distinguished French chef, adorned with a moustache and an apron, prepares the delectable dishes. His assistant stands by his side, ready to assist and lend a hand as needed. The grand amphitheater, with its ornate decor and state-of-the-art equipment, serves as the perfect backdrop for this culinary performance. The scene is set with an array of fresh produce, including carrots, and various utensils spread out on the table. The stage is also adorned with an assortment of pots, pans, and other essential cooking equipment. The air is thick with anticipation and the tantalizing aroma of the dishes being prepared. This cookery lesson was not just an ordinary event; it was a scientific exploration of the art and science of French cuisine. The Faculte des Sciences, a renowned institution in Rouen, was at the forefront of advancing knowledge and understanding of the natural sciences. This cookery lecture was an integral part of their mission to promote learning and discovery in all areas of human endeavor. The audience, eager to expand their culinary horizons, left the amphitheater with newfound knowledge and inspiration, ready to apply their newfound skills in their own kitchens.

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