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Also known as: péche Melba

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created by Escoffier

In Auguste Escoffier
…created the péche Melba (peach Melba) in honour of the famous singer Nellie Melba when she was staying there in 1893. In 1899 he moved to the Carlton Hotel, where he was to build a fabulous reputation for haute cuisine during the next 23 years; on one occasion Emperor…
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named for Dame Melba

In Dame Nellie Melba
Melba toast and peach Melba were named for her.
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