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Madame Fillioux - Lyon, France - The Queen of Chickens
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Madame Fillioux - Lyon, France - The Queen of Chickens
Madame Fillioux (1865-?) working at her sons (D. Frechin) establishment where she appears to specialise in the sale of wine, asparagus and chickens! 73, Rue Duquesne, Lyon, France. Mere Fillioux liked to carve her fowls tableside with her own hulking kitchen cleavers. Two of these knives, the British food writer Elizabeth David would later recount, lasted her for 30 years, during which time she must have cut up some 500, 000 chickens. Her delicious volaille demi-deuil (truffled hen) made her famous. Date: circa 1920s
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In this evocative photograph, Madame Fillioux, the renowned "Queen of Chickens" from Lyon, France, is seen working at her establishment, located at 73, Rue Duquesne. Surrounded by the aromas of wine, asparagus, and the faint scent of poultry, Madame Fillioux, with her expressive face and determined gaze, exudes an air of authority and expertise. The photograph captures a moment in time during the 1920s, an era when this bustling café, restaurant, and shop was a popular destination for locals and travelers alike. The scene is set with tables laden with glasses and plates, suggesting a lively atmosphere filled with conviviality and good food. Madame Fillioux's sons, D. Frechin, are likely overseeing the day-to-day operations of the business, but it is their mother who remains the star of the show. Madame Fillioux was a formidable figure in the culinary world of Lyon. Known for her exceptional skills in plucking and preparing chickens, she would carve them tableside using her large kitchen cleavers. These knives, which she used for over three decades, bore witness to the countless chickens she had processed during her illustrious career. Her signature dish, volaille demi-deuil (truffled hen), brought fame and fortune to her establishment. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when food was prepared with love, care, and a deep connection to tradition. Madame Fillioux's legacy continues to inspire and influence the culinary world, reminding us of the importance of preserving the art of cooking and the joy it brings to people's lives.
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