THE TASTE OF EMPIRE

THE TASTE OF EMPIRE The chef who conquered napoleons palateCan a soufflé tip the balance of a peace negotiation? Can an overly salty sauce sour an emperor's mood and alter the fate of entire nations?This book tells the life of Marie-Antoine Carême, the culinary genius who served Napoleon and transformed cooking into a weapon of diplomacy and power. From his first steps in the kitchens of Paris to the banquets that traveled across Europe, Carême turned ingredients, techniques, and creativity into a legacy that endures to this day.Among intrigues, banquets, and historic recipes, The Flavor of an Empire reveals how haute cuisine not only delights the palate but also shapes history, politics, and culture. A historical novel that combines documentary rigor with the thrilling narrative of a bestseller, where food becomes art, strategy, and memory.

Pagina's: 149, Paperback, Independently published