Gourmand Collection

South America, Peru, Lima, Miraflores. Conchas Toshi - scallops in Tiger Milk - with ceviche juice, avocado, flying fish roe, tartar sauce, maca root and seaweed

South America, Peru, Lima, San Ignacio. Arracacha a la Juliana with coconut flour, chili leaves, creamed coconut and lemon juice by chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino at the Malabar restaurant (PR)

South America, Peru, Lima. A Causa trio with ceviche, chinguirito, salmon with dill, cushuro, chonta, cocona sauce and duck prosciutto by Rafael Piqueras at the Maras restaurant (PR)

Les Gourmands, 1780-1820. 1780-1820. Creator: Anon
Les Gourmands, 1780-1820

Benjamin Marriott, the great eater (engraving)
7185545 Benjamin Marriott, the great eater (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Marriott, the great eater)

Discomforts of an Epicure, 1787. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Discomforts of an Epicure, 1787. According to available descriptions of Rowlandson, this is a self-portrait, of course exaggerated

The Cafe Riche new kitchens, 1866 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT242810 The Cafe Riche new kitchens, 1866 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Alderman (colour litho)
813613 The Alderman (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Alderman.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Illustration, an Epicurean. first published 1838

Cartoon by Phil May, from the 1890s (litho)
3621409 Cartoon by Phil May, from the 1890s (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartoon by Phil May)

Greed (chromolitho)
2803473 Greed (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greed. Educational card, late 19th century.); © Look and Learn

Girls eating chocolates (b / w photo)
3091270 Girls eating chocolates (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls eating chocolates. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

EATING LOTS FOR 1S 6D
Three hungry customers get their moneys worth with a cheap lunchtime restaurant meal. Date: circa 1835

The Gourmands, 1920-1930. Pochoir print

Gastronomer, 1909. Private Collection

Grilled sardines in a restaurant in Collioure on the Mediterranean coast in Roussillon, French Catalonia. Collioure. Roussillon. Grilled sardines with potato gratin. France

Cartoon, Disappointed greed, WW1
Cartoon, Disappointed greed, a comment on new alcohol restrictions. The waiter tells a lady that the anisette is too high in alcohol content for him to serve to her. Date: 1916

Alexandre Grimod de la Reyniere (1758-1838) (engraving)
XIR175975 Alexandre Grimod de la Reyniere (1758-1838) (engraving) by Dunan, Etienne (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: French gourmet, writer)

I really like Veals head
A little girl expresses her like for this particular French culinary delicacy - Veals head! Date: 1905

Bouzigues Languedoc. Oyster on half shell with lemon. France. Europe

Hotel le Tassigny with the restaurant Le Tournedos in Lezignan-Corbieres. Les Corbieres. Languedoc. France. Europe

Hotel Residence in Nissan-lez-Enserune La Clape. Languedoc. Canette roti avec lasagne de legumes. Grilled roast duck with a lasagne with vegetables and a white square plate. France

Chateau Guilhem. Carcassonne. At the Restaurant Auberge des Lices. Languedoc. France. Europe. Bottle. Wine glass

Carcassonne. At the Restaurant Auberge des Lices. Languedoc. Black cast iron pot with lid used for serving a pumpkin soup, soupe de potiron. France. Europe

Collioure. Roussillon. Marinated anchovies and red bell pepper as a starter. France. Europe

Collioure. Roussillon. Grilled sardines with potato gratin. France. Europe

Restaurant Chez Philippe. Marseillan. Languedoc. France. Europe. Wine glass

Restaurant l Horloge, the clock, on the main square, which is also a wine shop. Montpeyroux. Languedoc. France. Europe

EU09 PKA2187
Restaurant l Horloge, the clock, on the main square. Montpeyroux. Languedoc. France. Europe

Mas de Perry, Mas Nicot. Terrasses de Larzac. Languedoc. Lunch table set for an opulent meal. France. Europe

A tarte fine d oignon - onion tart with salad and a glass of water and white chateauneuf. The restaurant Le Verger de Papes. Chateauneuf-du-Pape Chateauneuf, Vaucluse, Provence

A tin of black caviar with slices of bread and a spoon of mother-of-pearl to scoop up the precious eggs " Caviar et Prestige" Saint Sulpice et Cameyrac Entre-deux-Mers Bordeaux Gironde

GOURMANDS ALMANAC, 1806. Front page and engraved illustration of gourmands at a food tasting from Almanach des Gourmands, Paris, France, 1806

The Gourmand

French Gourmand Dines
A French gourmand dines alone in his home, with his dog begging for a share of the meal

Gourmand Dines
A portly gourmand dines alone on a whole chicken

Studying Paris Menu 1874
A rather portly customer studies the menu in a Paris restaurant

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Indulge in the flavors of South America, specifically Peru, as we embark on a culinary journey through Lima's vibrant neighborhoods. In Miraflores, Conchas Toshi awaits with their tantalizing dish - scallops in Tiger Milk. The delicate seafood paired with the zesty marinade will transport your taste buds to the shores of Peru. Venturing further into Lima, San Ignacio beckons us to savor Arracacha a la Juliana. This delectable dish features arracacha cooked to perfection and coated in coconut flour for an added touch of tropical goodness. Back in Lima itself, prepare yourself for a Causa trio that will leave you craving more. With ceviche, chinguirito, and salmon with dill all beautifully presented on one plate, this combination showcases the diverse flavors and textures that Peruvian cuisine has to offer. Traveling back in time to Les Gourmands era between 1780-1820 brings us face-to-face with anonymous creators who paved the way for gastronomic delights we enjoy today. Benjamin Marriott stands out as a legendary figure known for his insatiable appetite and love for food. Thomas Rowlandson's "Discomforts of an Epicure" captures both humor and truth about the pleasures and challenges faced by those who truly appreciate fine dining during this period. Fast forward to 1866 when The Cafe Riche introduced its new kitchens - a revolutionary step towards elevating culinary experiences even further. A black-and-white photo from that time allows us a glimpse into this momentous occasion. "The Alderman, " depicted in color lithography, reminds us of how indulgence was often associated with wealth during this era while an illustration portrays an Epicurean enjoying life's gustatory pleasures without restraint. Phil May's cartoon from the 1890s satirizes society's obsession with overindulgence through his portrayal of greediness.