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Born
Born in Louhans, France on February 25, 1897 -
Education/ Experience
1907-1921:Worked with the Best Restaurants/Chefs of the Time, Trained with Foyot in Paris -
La Pyramide
He and His Family Moved to Vienne and Opened a Restaurant -
Father's Death
Father Died and Left Restaurant to Fernand -
Potatoes Gratin
He made Veritable Gratin Dauphinois, or Potatoes Gratin, after his father left him the restaurant. He decided to not use cheese in his original recipe, which is something very unique to him. -
Marjolaine
One of his signature dishes. It is said that it took many years for him to perfect his recipe. Consists of layered meringue, ganache, and coffee cream. -
"Ma Gastronomie"
a book full of recipes based on Fernand's cooking notes, was published -
Mocha
We will attempt to recreate his mocha in the form of a cookie. It is said that coffee was a delicacy and that is why "La Pyramide" sold it. It was very upper class to have good coffee made into pastries or desserts.
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