Amélie: An Example of Inspiration
Being a girl at a fine-dining restaurant isn’t always evident. They are still minority, yet they are very strong; like Amélie.
Curiosity Fuels the Future of Global Gastronomy
Part of the experience of working in an accoladed restaurant was to learn about products used as the ingredients for their recipes. Here, a word about it.
What You Need to Know if You Want to Become a Chef
Starting a new job is always something exciting. However, starting this one was also something unimaginable and unforgettable at the same time.
Behind the Scenes: Understanding the Kitchen Brigade
The kitchen brigade system (brigade de cuisine) is a hierarchical system and everyone has specific responsibilities and follows a strict hierarchy.
French Cuisine History: The “Grande Table”
In a ” Grande Table “, you will celebrate the flavors of sophisticated French cuisine with unique dishes that explore the country’s culinary traditions.
When the Oven Played a Very Bad Joke on Me and it was the Worst Day to Do so
Exam Day is stressful. Relying on a working oven in a kitchen is normal. But when this one tool fails, it can quickly be a catastrophe.
On Chickens, Ducks, and Guinea Fowls
Poultry is probably the most common animal protein eaten around the World, yet it’s not only chickens what one would call “poultry”.
Back from the Omnivore Food Festival in Paris
Omnivore. I had no idea what it was about, but I discovered the cuisine of many who surely will become more and more accoladed.
Mastering the Art of Slicing and Chopping Vegetables
One of the most impressing thing to watch cooks do is cutting at high speed. The problem is that now I have to learn how to do it as well.
French Culinary School 101
A look back to the day I entered the building of Le Cordon Bleu Paris located on Leon Delhomme to be welcomed as a student.
