Best of all, we were able to chat with U.S. Chef Thomas Keller, of French Laundry fame (7 stars) and 82 year old master Paul Bocuse founder of the Bocuse Institute of Culinary Arts and Bocuse d’Or.
Accompanied by our friend, mentor, interpreter, Master French Chef, Herve Laurant, owner of the School of Culinary Arts (SCARTS) who had been with Le Cordon Bleu for several years and the Paul Bocuse Institute, we had an inside track.
With Herve, we were able to dine, laugh and enjoy with many well-known and respected chefs as well as gain an inside knowledge on the importance of judging properly. Since we have done judging and enjoy it, we were delighted to observe and gain more professional insights.
We’ll write more on Bocuse d’Or as there is much more to say. However we both will look forward to any questions you may have.
Author: Maralyn
Maralyn Dennis Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, is president emeritus of International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, member of Society of American Travel Writers, and Society of Professional Journalists. She is Executive Editor of Luxe Beat Magazine and contributes to other publications. She also speaks and is a guest on many shows. The majority of Maralyn’s articles are now geared to the luxury market, spas, corporate retreats, business events, and culinary tourism, from simple to gourmet. Maralyn’s description of herself: I was born to travel and tell the tale. I’m energized by different cultures in every aspect of their lives, from food, wine, and destination, to how they conduct business. Travel represents a continual geography lesson.
