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The Dreadful Turn-out of a French Plum-Pudding!!! Or, the Misfortunes of Monsieur and Madame De La Betise, whose Grand Object in Life was to live in the English Style, trustfully narrated (engraving)
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The Dreadful Turn-out of a French Plum-Pudding!!! Or, the Misfortunes of Monsieur and Madame De La Betise, whose Grand Object in Life was to live in the English Style, trustfully narrated (engraving)
1097089 The Dreadful Turn-out of a French Plum-Pudding!!! Or, the Misfortunes of Monsieur and Madame De La Betise, whose Grand Object in Life was to live in the English Style, trustfully narrated (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dreadful Turn-out of a French Plum-Pudding!!! Or, the Misfortunes of Monsieur and Madame De La Betise, whose Grand Object in Life was to live in the English Style, trustfully narrated. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 December 1850.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
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The Dreadful Turn-out of a French Plum-Pudding!!! Or, the Misfortunes of Monsieur and Madame De La Betise
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. In this engraving from the 19th century, we are transported to the comical misadventures of Monsieur and Madame De La Betise. Their grand ambition in life was to live in the English style, but their pursuit leads them down a path filled with culinary calamity. The scene unfolds in their dining room as they eagerly await the taste of an authentic English plum pudding. However, what should have been a delightful experience turns into a disastrous affair. The image captures the moment when Monsieur and Madame De La Betise discover that their carefully crafted dessert has turned out dreadfully wrong. With expressions of shock and disappointment on their faces, they realize that their dreams of mastering English gastronomy have fallen flat. The engraving humorously portrays not only their failed attempt at cooking but also highlights the cultural differences between France and England. This artwork serves as a reminder that even with good intentions, sometimes things do not go according to plan. It is through these misfortunes that we learn valuable lessons about perseverance and embracing our own unique traditions rather than trying to imitate others. "The Dreadful Turn-out of a French Plum-Pudding!!!" invites us to appreciate both the artistry behind craftswomanship in cooking as well as celebrate our individual cultures' rich gastronomic heritage.
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