The history of #bakedalaska #bombealaska “1867 - Charles Ranhofer, chef at the famous Delmonico's restaurant in New York, created a new cake to celebrate the United States purchase of Alaska from the Russians. Ranhofer is said to have invented it to commemorate Seward's purchase of Alaska in 1867. It was, at first, called Alaska-Florida Cake, but was soon changed to Baked Alaska. It was a spectacular cake, topped with solidly frozen ice cream, the whole enveloped in meringue, then browned and served still warm from the oven. It is possible that what Ranhofer deserves is the credit for popularizing an already known dessert.” @jervoisqt @sofitelqueenstown #queenstown #newzealand #dinner #dessert #food #foodstagram #foodie #instafood #latepost #december #december2019 (at Jervois Steak House) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBfjGzKpzw5/?igshid=18qaqqz2zcb32
