Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826) was a French lawyer and writer who wrote the book: Physiologie du Goût ( The Physiology of Taste). He was a master in writing on science of cookery and art of eating. In 1796 he sailed to the US, New York, and gave French and violin lessons for two years. Then he returned to France and appointed as a judge in the supreme court of appeals. In 1804, he was awarded the Legion of Honor. In 1808, Napoléon Bonaparte made him a Chevalier de l’Empire.

In his famous book “The Physiology of Taste”, he mentioned for the first time: “Dis-moi ce que tu manges : je te dirai ce que tu es ; Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are.” In his book, he directly mentioned that only a person of intellect knows how to eat. He was one of those pioneers who brought Art of Eating to the world of the intellectuals. He was a talented person who also wrote on law, politics , economics and some short stories.

The tasty cheese in Normandy called Brillat- Savarin  and a cake in Paris called Savarin in his honor. In his books he recommended people to avoid fattening foods, starch and sugar and encouraged them to eat meat, vegetables and fruits to stay thin. He was interested in the art of eating to such an extent that wrote in his book:”Sometimes the discovery of a new healthy dish does more for the happiness of mankind than the discovery of a star!”

 

 

A very easy salad to make: walnuts, blue cheese, apple, lettuce and Sicilian lemon juice. You can make it in less than 6 minutes. It is healthy, delicious and very pleasing to the eyes. Bon appétit!