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July 25th - The Tour de France stops in Roanne
In the world of gastronomy, when you say the name "Troisgros," everyone listens. For half a century, the Hôtel de la Gare in Roanne has been a beacon, and its proprietors have assumed mythological status in the culinary realm. For this occasion, Michel Troisgros shares two preserve recipes with us:

Morello Cherries with Bay leaves

Gherkins like my father made

Seasonal Recipes

Broccoli Loaf
Guy Martin, Restaurant Le Grand Véfour, France

Salad of Smoked Trout, Cucumber and Avocado with Cucumber Vinaigrette
John Fleer, Blackberry Farm, United States

Crispy Eel Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette
Rémy Giraud, Domaine des Hauts de Loire, France

Little Chocolate-Vanilla Cakes with Raspberries
Johanna Maier, Hubertus Hotel, Austria

News in brief

The Legion of Honor for Dominique Loiseau
On June 10, French president Nicolas Sarkozy announced, "Madame, I am particularly happy this evening to present you with the insignia of the Legion of Honor because you are a courageous woman. Confronted with the death of your husband, Bernard Loiseau, an exceptionally talented chef, you have succeeded in carrying on what he built through hard work, while, if I may say so, perhaps even raising his business to new heights." 

Star chef Thomas Kellermann becomes Chef de cuisine at Burg Wernberg
Since June 2008 star chef Thomas Kellermann has been Chef de cuisine at the Hotel Burg Wernberg, replacing Christian Jürgens who enjoyed seven successful years there.

Emile Jung launches Food Culture Festival
If you're a fan of flavors, culture, taste, cooking and sharing, Émile Jung will meet you July 10-13, 2008 at the foot of Strasbourg cathedral. "While Europe today is mostly economic or political, the purpose of this new festival is to add a new cultural dimension, in which gastronomy will play an essential role as a catalyst between citizens of our old continent.

 To whet your appetite...

Next month, let yourself be caught up in a whirlwind of subtle flavors centered around the tomato. Other chefs will be here to offer their tips.