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Rose L Beranbaum's avatar

I loved these stories! when i started teaching baking and hors d'oeuvres classes a half century ago i discovered and relied on Jacque's La Méthode and La Technique to teach me! i agree with everything you said about him and his lovely daughter Claudine.

Norman Van Aken's avatar

Exactly! I'm so pleased to see how well that he is doing. It was tremendous to see him as well as Claudine and Rollie in New York

at the Gala. They are such lovely people. As are you Rose.

Rose L Beranbaum's avatar

as are you too: you remain one of the most memorable people in my life!

Norman Van Aken's avatar

Charlie is smiling from heaven, knowing how we have remained so close. Despite the passage of time. 🥂

Rose L Beranbaum's avatar

i love thinking of that--so many memoires!

Francois de Melogue's avatar

What an upstanding guy. He used to eat frequently at my restaurant and I had the good fortune to cook for 3 different parties honoring his 80th birthday.

Cherie Weinstein's avatar

Love it! Great story.

Charles Shaw's avatar

He’s a national treasure and such an amazing teacher.

Norman Van Aken's avatar

I would not be surprised if you were there when he dined as loyal as you were!