JOURNAL ARTICLE

RECIPE PEACH MELBA.

  • Published In: All About History, 2026, n. 165. P. 82 1 of 2

  • Database: History Reference Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on the history and preparation of the dessert known as peach melba, which was created by French chef Auguste Escoffier in the 19th century to honor opera singer Nellie Melba. Originally served at the Savoy Hotel, the dish featured peaches on vanilla ice cream and was later refined to include raspberry purée, leading to its current name. The article also provides a detailed recipe for preparing peach melba, including ingredients and step-by-step instructions for making the raspberry sauce and poaching the peaches. Additionally, it notes that Escoffier named another dish, melba toast, after Nellie Melba. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:All About History. 2026/02, Issue 165, p82
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:2052-5877
  • Accession Number:190923874
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