Culinary journal

The Art of Homemade Bread: Elevating Your Loaves to Delicious Perfection

There's something undeniably magical about the process of making homemade bread. The scent of yeast, the satisfying kneading of dough, and the anticipation as it bakes to golden perfection in your oven can be truly captivating. For those of us who have fallen in love with the art of bread-making, we often seek ways to elevate our loaves to new levels of deliciousness. 

The Love Affair with Homemade Bread

Baking bread at home is not just about creating a delicious and nourishing staple; it's an experience that engages all your senses. The feeling of warm, elastic dough in your hands, the earthy aroma of fresh-baked bread filling your kitchen, and the joy of sharing a loaf

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Here is a tip:

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go to www.DArtagnan.com, during these crazy times.

All orders are shipped in insulated boxes right to your doorstep within 24 hrs.

Ariane Daguin (the CEO) is my old friend and for old times sake, will even give you, your friends, and family an exclusive discount of $25 off of each order of at least $200.

You can place unlimited orders until May 31st.

Use the promo code: JEANLUC on your orders and she will personally take care of the rest.

Bon appetit!

We are very sad today, we have lost a French food icon, not only in the kitchen but also in business.

The well known French chef whose restaurants around the world held 31 Michelin stars died of cancer at 73 today. 

We are very sad today, we have lost an icon, not only in the kitchen but in business and in life.

Paul Bocuse with Jean-Luc Andriot and Partner Jean-Louis Dumonet discovering the Chocolate Pyramid that became famous worldwide in 1992

Jean-Luc Andriot & Jean-Louis celebrating Paul Bocuse birthday in Trois Jean Restaurant on January 11th 1992. Paul Bocause really enjoyed the Trois Jean cassoulet.

Paul Bocuse surrounded by Jean-Luc Andriot and Jean-Louis's Team in the Trois Jean Restaurant kitchen in 1992

When it comes to celebrating and relaxing, there's no better way than to pair it with a fine glass of wine with the perfect blend or a bouquet to tickle your fancy. Perhaps the celebration calls for champagne or an aged glass of Bordeaux? Whatever the case may be, there are plenty of places in Boca Raton, where you can learn and indulge in premier wines for any occasion. In this blog, we uncover where to go, and what to try in and around this area.

Adding a wine cellar is certainly a trend in luxury homes. Jean-Luc Andriot's real estate advice would be to build or dedicate a special room in your home to save great bottles, knowing that the wine value appreciates over time and is therefore a good investment. Well maintained great bottles increase in