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Paris - Le goût des pâtisseries

Jan 31, 2023
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ANECDOTE

A Passion Ignited In Paris

  • Muriel moved to Paris at 23 and immediately explored historic pâtisseries to learn their traditions.
  • Her early visits sparked a lifelong mission to share Parisian pastry with the world.
INSIGHT

From Royalty To Public Pastry

  • Pastry in France evolved from royal court cuisine to public delight during the 18th century.
  • Nicolas Stohrer moved from serving royalty to opening a shop that popularized new desserts like rum-soaked brioche.
ANECDOTE

Stohrer's Famous Baba And Tart

  • At Stohrer, the baba au rhum became so famous Parisians crossed the city to buy the original.
  • Muriel's favorite there is the simple yet perfect blueberry tart, la tarte aux myrtilles.
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