Élisabeth Brassart - The Story Of

Today’s episode we have another fabulous story of episode. That's right there's no guest, instead, I'm presenting the fourth of the series of episodes in which I bring the life story of a chef or person that has influenced our lives through a mutual love of French cuisine. This story is about a woman who is often overlooked by some of the people that were trained by her, well her school.  Élisabeth Brassart bought the acclaimed cooking school in Paris, Le Cordon Bleu. Credited with turning the school's fortunes around and making it what today is one of the most prestigious cooking schools in the world. But famously Élisabeth is often portrayed by her ex-students in not such a good light, the likes of Julia Child for instance who she notably failed on her first exam. But I want to know more about this fabulous French woman who gave us what we know as Le Cordon Bleu today.  This is her story.More information can be found on Le Cordon Bleu Paris via the link below. https://www.cordonbleu.edu/paris/accueil/fr Support the showIf you are planning a trip to France then why not come join me for a cooking experience in Montmorillon or a small group food tour in Lyon and/or Cote D’Azur. Don’t want to do a tour or class but want a fabulous holiday here in France, Paris, Nice, Lyon or so many other places then I can help you plan it. Click the link below to book your call now. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/andrewprior/e/123498 Subscribe to my newsletter for updates on new episodes, cooking in France, travel around the French countryside, and recipes from my fab French kitchen via the link here. http://eepurl.com/hj-zFf Merci beaucoup and bon app!Website: https://www.andrewpriorfabulously.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewpriorfabulouslyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndrewPriorFabulously YouTube: Send us Fan MailSupport the showMy book Paris: A Fabulous Food Guide to the World’s Most Delicious City is your ultimate companion. This is a new 2026 update for the book and you’ll find hand-picked recommendations for the best boulangeries, patisseries, wine bars, cafés, and restaurants that truly capture the flavor of Paris. You can order it online at andrewpriorfabulously.com For those who want to take things further, why not come cook with me here in Montmorillon, in the heart of France’s Vienne region? Combine hands-on French cooking classes with exploring charming markets, tasting regional specialties, and soaking up the slow, beautiful pace of French countryside life. Find all the details at andrewpriorfabulously.comYou can help keep the show thriving by becoming a paid subscriber on substack where you'll also get fabulous extra content. Every contribution makes a huge difference. Join here at Substack , Merci beaucoup!Newsletter Youtube Instagram Facebook Website