Stuff Parisians Like: Macarons Ladurée
By Olivier Magny, Ô Chateau
Parisians lack imagination. Baby Shower? Macarons Ladurée. Birthday party ? Macarons Ladurée. Thank you note? Macarons Ladurée. Dinner party? Macarons Ladurée. Weekend in Normandy? Macarons Ladurée. (more…)
Living the Dream at Fauchon
Interview Edited by Sophie Delon
Originally from the Sarthe region of northwest France, Benoît Couvrant, 29, is responsible for the entire range of patisserie activities at Fauchon, a leading luxury brand on the contemporary French gastronomic scene, delighting customers in central Paris for more than 120 years. (more…)
Angelina: A Tea Salon Even Parisians Love
Review by Emily Monaco for Eye Prefer Paris
Walking down rue de Rivoli in mid-afternoon around this time of year, you may be surprised to see a lineup outside one of the many upscale cafés that dot the street: this is most certainly Angelina, and you should most definitely join the queue… don’t worry, it moves quickly, and you’re standing in line to await the hot chocolate experience of your life. (more…)
Time for Mirabelles
Photo courtesy of www.lonelilly.com
Photo courtesy of www.lonelilly.com
Story by Rosa Jackson
When summer decides that it’s over in the south of France, it doesn’t fool around. For a few days last week, it was as if someone with a wicked sense of humor was aiming a giant firehose at the city of Nice. Local artist Sylvie T.’s mother, who delights in chatting with passers-by in front of her Old Town gallery, put it more poetically. “In Nice it doesn’t rain; it’s the sun that’s crying.” (more…)
Sweet Dreams are Made of These
A few years ago, a friend in Paris showed me a copy of the a cookbook centered around Nutella. Philippe Conticini was the pastry chef who put together this wonderful collection of recipes, so when I heard he opened a new shop on the rue du Bac, my mouth immediately started watering. (more…)
Paris By Appointment: Cocktail Appreciation Course at the Ritz
Story by Zeva Bellel, Paris By Appointment Only
Anyone who’s every tried to find a proper American martini (no, not the sweet vermouth!!) in Paris knows that while the city lays claim to many indulgent pleasures, the cocktail is not one of them. Luckily, Colin Field, the master mixologist who transformed the historic Bar Hemingway at the Ritz Hotel from dusty relic to vibrant laboratory of libations, is doing his part to change all that. (more…)
Rosa Jackson’s Socca
This recipe makes enough for 2 cake tins or 1 large socca or pizza pan.
125 g chickpea flour (about 1 cup)
250 ml cold water (about 1 cup)
45 ml olive oil (3 tbsp)
1/2 tsp salt
1 sprig rosemary
Freshly ground pepper
In a mixing bowl, combine the water and chickpea flour. Add 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil, the salt and chopped rosemary leaves. Mix well until smooth. The batter should have the consistency of light cream – add water if necessary. Set aside at room temperature for at least 2 hours or, better yet, let the batter rest overnight, covered, in the refrigerator.
Heat the oven on maximum heat for at least 20 mins, with the cake tins or socca pan inside. Pour 1 tbsp olive oil into each of the 2 tins, or 2 tbsp oil into the large pan, and place in the oven to heat for 5 mins. Pour the socca batter into the tin(s). Place in the upper part of the oven.
After 5 mins, turn on the oven’s broiler (grill). Cook for 3-4 mins, until the socca starts to brown and even burn a little in spots.
To serve, cut into rough pieces and sprinkle with plenty of freshly ground pepper.
Chocolat: An Interview
Interview by Richard Nahem, Eye Prefer Paris
I think I finally found someone who has a more fun job than I do. Chloé Doutre-Roussel is a chocolate expert and some of her jobs have included being the chocolate buyer for Fortnum and Mason in London, author of a best selling book The Chocolate Connoisseur, the manager of the chocolate department at Ladurée, and giving chocolate tasting classes. Read about her scrumptious life and make sure you have some chocolate next to before you read this. (more…)
