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History of the “Moulin de la vierge” bakery

Elisabeth Perotin

If there is one place that makes you want to sit down, it is this patisserie-café with terrace by the sweet name of Moulin de la Vierge. There are others in Paris, because this establishment is the result of an unusual history. Its founder, Basile Kamir, who started out as a journalist for Actuel magazine, one day set up shop to sell his friend Richard Branson’s records, in a bakery listed as a historic monument. Continue reading History of the “Moulin de la vierge” bakery

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Odette : The best “Choux à la crème” of Paris

Elisabeth Perotin

The first address called “ODETTE Paris” is unique: 77 rue Galande, opposite the Church of Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, one of the oldest in Paris, and the René Viviani-Montebello square which houses the most old tree of Paris. A cabbage counter is located on the ground floor of a small 17th century building, in the heart of the capital’s 5th arrondissement.

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Why the macaroons are round ?

Elisabeth Perotin

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Question of the day … In your opinion, why the macaroons are round?

There is a legend around the round shape. The history of the macaroon says that a monk used to knead almond paste with his shirt off. One day, very tired, he fell from exhaustion and left a mark of his navel on the dough. At this point, the button took the shape of a circle. Continue reading Why the macaroons are round ?

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The Delicious History of Angelina Paris : A Culinary Legacy

Elisabeth Perotin

It is one of the temples of gluttony and these windows are always tempting with its pieces mounted with meringues, its pastel-colored tea boxes, everything is so soft and powdery! The history of Maison Angelina dates from the beginning of the 20th century. At that time, the Austrian confectioner Anton Rumpelmayer arrived in the South of France where he opened several “Rumpelmayer” stores and acquired great notoriety. Driven by success, Rumpelmayer sets out to conquer the French capital.

In 1903, he founded with his son René, at 226 rue de Rivoli, an “Angelina” tea room in honor of his daughter-in-law, so named. From the moment it opened, Angelina became a must-see for the Parisian aristocracy. In its salons, Proust, Coco Chanel and the greatest French fashion designers have come together … who jostle there to come and taste the famous Mont-Blanc and the unforgettable hot chocolate called “L’Africain”. Continue reading The Delicious History of Angelina Paris : A Culinary Legacy