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    What was a "cordon bleu" before it became a culinary term referring to either a chef or to a particular recipe?

    Question #102203. Asked by flem-ish. (Jan 08 09 3:03 PM)


    breeze51

    		French for 'blue ribbon'. The Cordon Bleu was the highest order of chivalry under the Bourbon kings. It has since been used for other first-class distinctions. The term has migrated into the language as a figurative acclamation rather than actual decoration for high quality, especially for chefs. (www.phrases.org.uk/meanings)



    Jan 08 09, 3:16 PM
    Baloo55th

    		Blue Riband is another version, as in the transatlantic speed award. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Riband

    Jan 08 09, 3:30 PM

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