Jean BANCHET 1941-2013
Jean BANCHET 1941-2013 It is with great sadness that we learned today of the passing of Jean Banchet. Banchet was the chef that really got Chicago on the culinary map. …
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Provence, 1970
A fascinating new book about a a meeting of American culinary greats written by M.F.K. Fisher’s great-nephew. Provence, 1970
One Soufflé at a Time
Came a cross a listing for this interesting book from the always terrific Anne Willan. Have not had the chance to read it yet but will be doing so shortly.…
Unexpected guest
I had nothing to do that day. I didn’t want to waste it. I was sitting in my hotel room in Lyon going over what I felt I should be…
Happy Birthday Julia!
Yesterday would have been Julia Child’s 101’st birthday. While She has been gone for nine years her legacy is one the will not be forgotten. Doubtful that we will see…
Survey
What people like about France (I wish I could take or give credit for this, but someone sent this to me anonymously.)
A bread issue
Interesting piece in the NY Times about the apparent decline in bread consumption in France. (Clearly they did not do the study at a time when I was in…
McMacaron
This just seems wrong on so many levels.
Meanwhile in Brooklyn…
Williamsburg wine tasting.
We’re The Russells
It was a morning that I opted to stay near the hotel. Paris had left me in a bad mood that day. Not that there was anything new in that.…