From Le Cordon Bleu to TV and movies, Julia Child inspires new cooks until today
Get to know the story of one of the most influential women in gastronomy who had her life portrayed in the movie Julie & Julia.
If like us, gratification can be had in admiring prettily assembled food to bookmark for cooking inspiration, you would have come across Samantha Lee, an iconic Malaysian Instagram food artist. For those who have not had the pleasure of ogling her quirky edible art, get acquainted. The mother of two started creating cartoon-inspired dishes in 2008 to get her daughters to eat healthy, and in 2011, she posted her plated works-of-art on Instagram, which garnered a viral storm on social media. 
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Today, with her children a little older and acknowledged as an international food artist, Samantha continues to refine her culinary talent, having recently earned a Le Cordon Bleu certification.
Get to know the story of one of the most influential women in gastronomy who had her life portrayed in the movie Julie & Julia.
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Over 80 pastry enthusiasts attended Chef Herve’s pastry demonstration on February 10, 2018. The demonstration, which featured a chocolate bonbon recipe, was ...
On Saturday 10 February 2018, the Académie Culinaire de France hosted the Induction Ceremony for its new members at Le Cordon Bleu institute. Several hundred ...
To celebrate the Chinese New Year, the Chefs from Le Cordon Bleu suggest a refreshing starter with Asian influences.
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Le Cordon Bleu Chefs share a delicious tartlet recipe made with chocolate and nougatine.
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