Dishes that became popular among historical figures

The diversity of world customs is also expressed in gastronomy. And there are dishes that were the favorites of characters who have remained in history. Check out this curiosity.

Alexander the Great – King of Macedonia, one of the greatest fighters in human history, lived between 356 and 323 BC

According to historical accounts, as the king of Macedonia went on long journeys, he ended up eating whatever came his way, including nuts, bread, fish, beef, and venison.

Cleopatra – The queen of Egypt, who went down in history as a reference to beauty, but studies have shown that she was not beautiful, lived between 69 and 30 BC.

The Queen of Egypt’s favorite dish was pigeon stuffed with vegetables. For dessert, she liked honey-covered cakes with sesame, walnuts, and figs. Anyone qualified?

Dom Pedro II (1825 – 1891) – Nicknamed “Magnanimous”, was the second and last monarch of the Empire of Brazil, having reigned in the country for 58 years.

The son of Dom Pedro I and Empress Consort Maria Leopoldina loved chicken soup. Reportedly, this was his almost daily dish!

Napoleon Bonaparte (1769 – 1821) – French statesman and military leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led several successful military campaigns.

Bonaparte’s favorite dish was chicken Marengo, a kind of stew with olive oil, tomatoes, bacon, mushrooms, and, as a side dish, shrimp and fried eggs.

The name of the dish was given in honor of the place where it was created, Spinetta Marengo, province of Alessandria, currently in Italy.

Princess Isabel (1846 – 1921) – Daughter of Dom Pedro II and Teresa Cristina, she was regent of the Empire on three occasions. She signed the Golden Law, which declared slavery extinct in Brazil.

Isabella was considered a “little ant”, voracious when she saw sweets in front of her. It is said that she loved sweets, such as Quindin and sponge cakes, as well as ice cream.

Getúlio Vargas (1882 – 1954) – The president of Brazil (who held office twice and committed suicide during his second term) left an important legacy in the labor sector, with laws protecting employees.

The former president of Brazil was a fan of filet mignon à la gaúcha, a traditional dish from his home state of Rio Grande do Sul.

Anne Frank (1929 – 1945) – The Jewish girl went down in history for having left a diary in which she recounted her suffering in the face of Nazi oppression during the Second World War.

In addition to the sad facts told by the girl, she also revealed her food preferences. I loved eating carrots, liver sausages and slices of bread with jam.

Queen Elizabeth II (1926 – 2022) – The longest-serving monarch on the British throne (70 years) had preferences known to all employees of the royal palace.

The recipe called for cereals with dried fruit and rolls with jam for breakfast. But her favorite dish was grilled sole and chocolate cake for dessert.

Elvis Presley (1935 – 1977) – The rock legend died prematurely, in 1977, at the age of 42. But while he lived, he enjoyed success, the admiration of a legion of fans, and the pleasure of eating delicacies he chose as the best.

The King of Rock didn’t skimp on calories and was a fan of traditional American foods like bacon and eggs, hamburgers, fried chicken, and mashed potatoes. The star also enjoyed corn cakes and grape jelly.

Che Guevara (1928-1967) – The Marxist revolutionary, revered by many and reviled by many others, had a life marked by conflict.

The Cuban leader had a simple palate and was very fond of a good bitter coffee and milk pudding.