I realise that I don't usually pay homage to a chef when making a recipe, but the legendary
Monsieur Blanc is no ordinary chef! Nearly as important to my culinary journey as the Roux Brothers, Raymond is completely self-taught, and his
Manoir aux Quat'Saisons has held two Michelin stars since 1985 - no mean feat. As well as sharing my birthday, Raymond is a most amusing and very brave man - he served both his first and second wife a croquembouche on their wedding day...
