Cordon Bleu

[French]

The "Blue Ribbon", traditionally awarded to female chefs for excellence. It now refers to classic French cooking. It is said that Louis XV so enjoyed a meal with his mistress, Madame Dubarry, that he called for the chef. To his astonishment the chef was a woman - almost unknown at that time. He created an honour for her on the spot - the Cordon Bleu.

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