Eating History: Catherine De Medici

How did an Italian woman bring French food to France?

On this week’s Eating History, producer Cheyne tells us the story of party animal Catherine De Medici and her legendary legion of Italian cooks credited with introducing a love of fine food to the French.

Here’s a recipe for the Catherine De Medici Soup – also known as a French Onion soup cranked up to level eleven.

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