Macarons with Praliné Filling

The invention of pralines dates back to the 17th century and is most often attributed to Clément Jaluzot, master chef to César de Choiseul, Comte du Plessis-Praslin (1598-1675). Chef Jaluzot is said to have hit upon the idea of coating almonds with caramelised sugar, producing a sweet and crunchy treat that delighted his employer’s palate. … Continue reading Macarons with Praliné Filling

First annual Fête de la Gastronomie

France’s first Fête de la Gastronomie is taking place on Friday, September 23, 2011. The event is an opportunity to collectively celebrate France’s renowned gourmet food traditions, recently declared part of the world’s heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco). The initiative also aims to encourage generosity and conviviality around food … Continue reading First annual Fête de la Gastronomie

Salon du Chocolat 2011, chocolate event of the year

The 17th annual edition of Paris’s famous Salon du Chocolat takes place from October 20-24, 2011 at Porte de Versailles. This amazing chocolate extravaganza, the biggest chocolate festival in the world, brings together more than 400 top chocolatiers and chocolate experts, cocoa growers, pastry chefs, authors, and tens of thousands of chocolate lovers. The spotlight … Continue reading Salon du Chocolat 2011, chocolate event of the year

Journée Mondiale du Cacao et du Chocolat

October 1st each year has been declared Journée Mondiale du Cacao et du Chocolat (World Cocoa and Chocolate Day) by the Académie Française du Chocolat et de la Confiserie. The idea for an annual celebration of both cocoa and chocolate follows the decision of the International Cocoa Organization and the Cocoa Producers’ Alliance to establish World Cocoa … Continue reading Journée Mondiale du Cacao et du Chocolat

Quartier du Chocolat on rue Saint-Honoré

From September 15 to October 2 the upscale rue Saint-Honoré (1st arr.) will become “Quartier du Chocolat” (chocolate quarter). Belgian chocolate producer Côte d’Or will be organising free workshops, tastings and other chocolate-themed events at three venues in the neighbourhood. The rock’n roll tea salon Horror Picture Tea (95, rue Saint-Honoré) will be transformed into … Continue reading Quartier du Chocolat on rue Saint-Honoré