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Born in Louhans, France on February 25, 1897
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1907-1921:Worked with the Best Restaurants/Chefs of the Time, Trained with Foyot in Paris
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He and His Family Moved to Vienne and Opened a Restaurant
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Father Died and Left Restaurant to Fernand
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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.
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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.
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a book full of recipes based on Fernand's cooking notes, was published
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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.
