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‘The Taste of Things’ Consulting Chef Pierre Gagnaire on Why Cooking Is More Than Seduction: ‘It’s Much Deeper Than That’
Chef Pierre Gagnaire explains what went into crafting lavish French dishes for 'The Taste of Things,' starring Juliette Binoche and Benoit Magimel.
The story of the accomplished cook and her boss and lover simmers along leisurely until it comes to a full boil, all the while showcasing a cornucopia of lovingly-photographed products of the French countryside, from pears and cheeses to veal roast and truffled chicken. Director Trân Anh Hùng, whose debut film “The Scent of Green Papaya” was described as “a poem for the eyes,” brings a similar sumptuous approach to his latest, layering in flavors of wit, sensuality and despair. Then, the centerpiece items were selected — including a showstopping vol-au-vent pastry shell filled with seafood, veal with braised lettuce, baked Alaska, a chicken poached with truffles under the skin and a pear dish topped with a wrinkly, ethereal crust that serves almost as seduction.
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