During our visit to La Maison de la Crème by Elle&Vire, we attended a masterclass and demonstration by Chef Ludovic Chesnay on choux à la crème filling. Our most memorable stop was at the Un Dimanche a Paris, a patisserie where its renowned executive pastry chef Nicolas Bacheyre held a unique workshop focusing the fine qualities of this famous ingredient. For a couple of hours, the scent of vanilla and oven fresh baked goods marveled our sense. We were captivated by the skillful manipulation of French cream, known for its ability to withstand rigorous culinary application, to create velvety whitescapes and fluffy toppings. The flavors beautifully matched the pristine aesthetics, delicately balanced and textured.
Visit to Gaec de Toul Manac’h farm with Mr. Jaouen
We went back to Saudi Arabia with a newfound appreciation of French creams (President, Elle & Vire, Paysan Breton, Isigny Ste Mere) and other French products with the PDO seal on the supermarket shelves. Now all we have to do is master the techniques, and recreate the French culinary reverie we’ve experienced at the comfort of our homes. DESTINATIONKSA.COM 65