M. Auguste Escoffier - creator of the Peach Melba, Melba Toast and the father of french cooking - died at his Monte Carlo villa at the age of 88 - for years M. Escoffier carried the fame of French cooking all over the world including England, the United States, Canada, Spain, Russia and Brazil - he personally served Napoleon III and once the ex-Kaiser was at a banquet which Escoffier had prepared - King Edward brought him to London and for many years he worked at the Savoy, the Ritz and the Carlton - photo shows the last picture of Auguste Escoffier at his villa at Monte Carlo 12 February 1935