Think Foie Gras is the pinnacle of French invention? Think again. The “buttery liver” traces its roots back to the banks of the Nile in 2500 BCE.
In this video, we trace the journey of the world’s most controversial delicacy:
✨ How Ancient Egyptians “accidental” discovery became a Royal treat.
✨ Why the French word for liver actually means “Fig.”
✨ The Roman connection that brought the recipe to Europe.
France may have perfected the plate, but Egypt wrote the menu.
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The fact that the French word foie literally traces back to 'fig' is the ultimate historical smoking gun. 🤯 Does France get to keep the credit for popularizing it, or should Egypt get the crown? Let’s talk below!
Croissant would be interesting…
French Fries is my pick.