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Alexis Soyer

Alexis Soyer

Stuff You Missed in History Class

June 6, 202239m 32s

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At a young age, Alexis Soyer became a very well-known chef in both France and England, as popular for his fun personality as for his cooking. But he also left a legacy of invention and charity.

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Topics

Franceculinary historycookingIrish Potato FaminebiographieschefscookbooksIrish FamineElizabeth Emma JonesEmma Soyerkitchenssoup kitchens19th century