For many Parisians “la rentree in Paris” signals the end of their summer, we lay to reste our dreamy elongated holidays and a return to the existential real life parisian dread. The routine of Metro, boulout, do-do drizzles into our hearts with the first grey days of autumn. The pressure of getting the kids back … Read more
Let’s get one thing straight: when it comes to breakfast, we Brits do it better than anyone—yes, even the French. Sure, you might hold a flaky Parisian croissant in high regard, but can it stand up to the belly busting, hangover curing glory of beans, bangers, bacon, and eggs? I think not. You see, for … Read more
Ah, the intoxicating allure of a new kitchen—a symphony of sizzling pans, the seductive aroma of new menu and a new better team to work with. However before you don your uniform and unroll your chef’s knife remember to peek behind the gleaming facade because dirty little secrets lurk slyly away from the untrained eye. … Read more
The sun had barely begun its ascent when I woke, lying in bed, heart pounding with the promise of a new day. My first day in a professional kitchen for 14 years. I spent the first forty-five minutes in familiar digital haunts—email, Reddit, and Anthony Bourdain fan pages on Instagram. Nerves fluttered within me, making … Read more
My stomach churned like a bad béarnaise when I heard this tale of culinary carnage from behind the scenes at Roland Garros. Sure, I love sharing the joys of French food, but let’s be real—the pressure on these chefs is insane. Follow me behind the swinging doors of Parisian kitchens, where nightmares are on the … Read more