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. …
Cateogry — "Chefs"
Provence, 1970
A fascinating new book about a a meeting of American culinary greats written by M.F.K. Fisher’s great-nephew. http://booksaboutfood.com/bookreview/provence-1970/
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…
A thought from Fernand Point.
“There are many people who claim to be good cooks; just as there are many people who, after having repainted the garden gate take themselves to be painters.” …
Bocuse d’Or 2015
If you fancy your self a dab-hand in the kitchen and have always wanted to try out for one of those Food Network competitions (always seeming to be about cupcakes)…
Masonic chefs
An interesting piece from Bon Appétit. Perhaps it could be the making of a new Dan Brown novel.