SELECTION OF DESSERTS WITH SEASONAL FRUITS
With his “Madagascar” dessert, Mathieu Kamm invites us to enjoy a sensorial experience right in the heart of winter. Let yourself be seduced by his Madagascar vanilla and Ceylon cinnamon whipped cream, his passion fruit and roasted pineapple compote, and his soft almond biscuit. With the “Privilège” dessert created by Vincent Vallée, succumb to a pastry experience which […]
2024 EDITION OF THE RELAIS DESSERTS CHARLES PROUST COMPETITION.
The regulations for the 2024 Relais Desserts Charles Proust competition have just been published. You can find it here. This year, the theme is: “Will Artificial Intelligence take us to Mars?” Below, you will find the main new elements of this edition: For more information about the competition, please click here (presentation page). If you need any additional […]
PASCAL LAC AND PHILIPPE COSTE
Pascal Lac and Philippe Coste, beekeeper – Les Ruchers de Cipières Pascal Lac, established since 1995 as the head of 6 shops in Nice and the surrounding area and member of RD since 2006 shares his recipe for calisson and reveals to us an exceptional honey produced by Philippe COSTE, professional beekeeper of the “Ruchers de […]
… VALENTINE’S DAY
At the time, the Roman Emperor Claudius II outlawed holy matrimony between men and women in an effort to push men to join the army (married men were exempt). Imprisoned, the Bishop Valentine fell in love with the jailer’s wife, a young blind women who he gave sight to by miracle. This enraged the emperor, […]
REDUCING PLASTIC WASTE IN THE LABORATORY
Extremely fond of his home region, Patrick and his wife Nathalie opened their first boutique along the shores of Lake Annecy in 2004, and then a second in 2012 in his childhood home of La Clusaz. He joined Relais Desserts in 2011. For Patrick, who grew up in a rural area, protecting and caring for […]
… GALETTE DES ROIS
But where does this tradition come from? Its roots date back to antiquity. Even though this dessert is associated with a religious holiday, its origins would date back to pagan times. In Roman times, people celebrated the Saturnalia during the winter solstice. These celebrations, organised in honour of Saturn, God of Time, lasted for 7 […]
… SELECTION OF YULE LOGS 2023
Symbol of the union between the cities of Saint-Just and Saint-Rambert, le Chardon Bleu celebrates this year the 50thanniversary of the Maison, with this bridge-shaped Yule log that gives pride of place to kumquat, Bourbon vanilla, pure origin Cao flower chocolate, buckwheat and almonds. Let yourself be seduced by the charming appearance of this “Chesterfield” Yule log […]
… THE YULE LOG
Where does this tradition come from ? Take a look back through History… More than 2000 years ago… At the time, before Christianity, the Frankish people were polytheists. They venerated several gods. Their pagan practices honoured the gods all year round in order to obtain protection and abundance. During the winter solstice, that is to say […]
… SELECTION OF CHESTNUT-BASED DELICACIES
Patrick Agnellet strives to sublimate chestnut into a cake whose perfect balance guarantees indulgence. The sweetness of the chestnut and the softness of this offering melts in your mouth! At Sadaharu Aoki, the Mont Blanc, a veritable institution of Japanese pastry, is adorned with matcha tea and azuki beans. Let yourself be surprised by these new flavours […]
… ADVENT CALENDARS 2023
In this sumptuous Advent calendar, with pure design, blinding with lights and limitless reflections, let the emotion engendered by the polar bear, effigy of the model offered by Patrick Agnellet, carry you away. Every day, savour these creations that will be part of your memories of unforgettable moments! This year, Vianney Bellanger propose you an Advent calendar on the […]
