As you might have guessed we are not discussing traditional french hats today. We are introducing you to Béret by La Canorgue for more than one reason. I absolutely love the label design and the backstory behind this organic, award winning winery located in the Luberon near Bonnieux is equally interesting. The estate consists of tiered vineyards spanning over […]
Chocolat [ʃɔkɔla] English translation: chocolate Chocolate is the perfect dessert, need I say more? RICHART understands chocolate making and the history of chocolate. RICHART chocolat is delightfully delicious and artfully handmade in Paris, France. Do not be discouraged, it is available mailorder and for those of you living in New York City, a selection of their permanent and seasonal collections, […]
Moto [moto] English translation: Motorbike If you have ever rented anything larger than a SmartCar in Paris you have probably found parking an automobile in the city next to impossible. The ever increasing number of motorbikes whizzing by and between the automobiles on the city streets and highways adds to the sport of driving in Paris. In […]
“To Dye For…” is the third book of my adventures as France’s most celebrated chef. Previous editions were written and illustrated by my personal Design Consultant, Michele Moses, with editing by my Business Manager, Kevin Murrett. Kevin is a talented writer who devotes most of his time to practicing architecture, leaving little time to document […]
Chalumeau [ʃalymo] English translation: Blowtorch A Blowtorch is a general purpose tool used to diffuse a flame to apply heat upon an object. It is often used for repairs to a vehicle or structure. However, Chef Plombé, the lovable personal chef to the President of France in my second book “Deux Pastis s’il Vous Plait!” is found wielding […]
Chapellerie [ʃapɛlʀi] English translation: hat shop Everyone remembers the Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss and that unique red & white broad striped hat. I was delighted to learn while reading the NY Times this morning that Dr. Seuss not only decked out his characters in hats, he also collected them and brought them […]
sans gluten [ sɑ̃ ˈɡluːtən ] English translation: gluten-free My very good friend and Creative Consultant, Michele, discovered she was gluten intolerant about six years ago. She discovered this a week before a planned trip to Paris, but was so relieved to discover the root of her digestive problems that she did not miss the […]
coq [kɔk] English translation: rooster When traveling in France you will notice the rooster depicted in a variety of ways, as weather vanes, ceramics, statuettes, playground features and more. The Gallic rooster (le coq gaulois) is one of several emblems that represent France. Others include, the tricolor blue, white, red as depicted on the French flag, the […]
temps [tɑ̃] pour avoir le temps English translation: to have time Time is the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues. Time is something we all wish we had more of these days. There are seminars that you can attend that promise to help you make better use of […]
The following is an excerpt from my first book, But, what if it doesn’t rain? This is a conversation between my maitre d, Pierre and the famous restaurant critic, Mimi LaRue as shown in the ilustration above. “Pierre, please, I’d like to see Chef Grenouille, I hope he is able.” Grenouille, for a moment, thought […]