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Poilane
Aug 16, 2007 6:47:02 GMT -5
Post by Happygoin on Aug 16, 2007 6:47:02 GMT -5
I'm curious whether the quality of Poilane bread has suffered in the time since Poilane died. I don't think I've had any since and just got to wondering. I think I remember that his daughter was going to continue the business...
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Poilane
Aug 16, 2007 6:48:37 GMT -5
Post by Shoesy on Aug 16, 2007 6:48:37 GMT -5
What is Poilane bread?
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Poilane
Aug 16, 2007 7:07:27 GMT -5
Post by Jody on Aug 16, 2007 7:07:27 GMT -5
Lionel Poilâne was the God of bread, he was killed in a helicopter crash a few years ago and his daughter has taken over running the business. Their bread is so good that you'll often see it specified on cartes in bistrots and cafes.
And yes, his daughter, I forget her name, has kept the breads up to his standards!
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Poilane
Aug 16, 2007 7:20:40 GMT -5
Post by Happygoin on Aug 16, 2007 7:20:40 GMT -5
That's good to hear. I'm going to try to remember to stop in and bring a loaf home with me next trip. With that crust, it must keep pretty well for a day or two.
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Poilane
Aug 16, 2007 9:48:03 GMT -5
Post by willow on Aug 16, 2007 9:48:03 GMT -5
I read an article about Poilane's daughter in a magazine. At the time it was written she was attending school in the US and flying to manage the bakery in Paris at least once a week. She did not want to compromise her education or the business, so she was working twice as hard! To me she sounded like an amazing woman!
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Poilane
Aug 16, 2007 9:55:58 GMT -5
Post by willow on Aug 16, 2007 9:55:58 GMT -5
Just wanted to add, her name is Appollonia and she attends (or attended) Harvard. She inherited the company at a young age of 19!
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Poilane
Aug 16, 2007 10:17:56 GMT -5
Post by Shoesy on Aug 16, 2007 10:17:56 GMT -5
Who needs a fancy expensive meal when you can get such a delicious sandwich on such good bread?
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Poilane
Aug 16, 2007 10:24:50 GMT -5
Post by Happygoin on Aug 16, 2007 10:24:50 GMT -5
When I first went to Paris, in the early 90's, I had read about Poilane bread and the article said that if you asked nicely, you could be taken downstairs for a look at the work room. I was too shy to ask and always sort of regretted it. I don't imagine you still can, although I would still love to.
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Poilane
Aug 16, 2007 12:21:59 GMT -5
Post by Becky (Berkeleytravelers) on Aug 16, 2007 12:21:59 GMT -5
The mother of a dear friend loved Poilane bread (they once rented a flat, when they took her to Paris with them, on rue Cherche Midi near Poilane). So, on a later trip she took her mother a pillow from Poilane, that was shaped like (and looked like) a round loaf of bread. Needless to say, her mother loved that reminder of Paris.
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les
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C'est si bon....
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Poilane
Aug 16, 2007 12:48:41 GMT -5
Post by les on Aug 16, 2007 12:48:41 GMT -5
Yes, it is still wonderful. If you go to the original shop on the Rue du Cherche Midi, they will give you a tour of the ovens in the basement. (It's good to email them to ask first). They are SOOOOO welcoming. The baker tells you how everything is done, etc. It's hotter than the devil down there, too.
A nice idea is to have breakfast next door at the Cuisine du Bar, which serves tartines with Poilane bread. Then go over and see the bakery.
They even have a chandelier that Poilane made for Dali, out of bread. They got it back after Dali died and it is hanging in their back room.
What I love is that it is run by really wonderful, happy, giving and thoughtful people. It's a wonderful place.
Les
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Poilane
Aug 16, 2007 13:17:37 GMT -5
Post by Happygoin on Aug 16, 2007 13:17:37 GMT -5
What a nice memory to have, Becky. Les, thank you for that information. I'd like to think I can muddle through enough French to ask to see the workroom in Dec. Many years ago, I bought a Poilane bread knife at the original store. I still use it often. It's a nice souvenir.
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aude
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Poilane
Aug 16, 2007 15:14:43 GMT -5
Post by aude on Aug 16, 2007 15:14:43 GMT -5
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Poilane
Aug 16, 2007 15:27:57 GMT -5
Post by Jody on Aug 16, 2007 15:27:57 GMT -5
Now , aude, you've mentioned one of my favorite Paris treats..sables!! I'll skip macarons any day for a sable!
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Poilane
Aug 16, 2007 15:33:20 GMT -5
Post by geordy on Aug 16, 2007 15:33:20 GMT -5
I love sables too!
They actually sell Polaine bread around the corner from me at Agata and Valentina a gourmet Italian grocery!
Gianda, on the food network show, showed the chandelier made out of bread. She said it lasts about 3 years and then they have to make a new one.
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Poilane
Aug 22, 2007 1:50:42 GMT -5
Post by iank9 on Aug 22, 2007 1:50:42 GMT -5
Thanks for the information on this Les. Added to our "to do list".
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Poilane
Sept 19, 2007 12:02:07 GMT -5
Post by phread on Sept 19, 2007 12:02:07 GMT -5
The sables at Poilane are called punitions, "punishments"... inspires naughtiness each time I pass! Also, the loaves, when purchased whole, keep 4-5 days. We buy it often when invited to friends' country places. And yup, the ovens are still open for a visit. Took my parents there just last week!
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Poilane
Sept 19, 2007 12:23:19 GMT -5
Post by Jody on Sept 19, 2007 12:23:19 GMT -5
I'll take a sable any day over a macaroon.
I made an apple tart from the Poilâne recipe last night. God it was good!
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Poilane
Sept 19, 2007 12:48:33 GMT -5
Post by Becky (Berkeleytravelers) on Sept 19, 2007 12:48:33 GMT -5
Demarais, I don't see that recipe in the French recipe subcategory - can you share your source?
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Poilane
Sept 19, 2007 12:54:14 GMT -5
Post by Happygoin on Sept 19, 2007 12:54:14 GMT -5
Yes, demarais, please do...it's apple season here in New England.
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Poilane
Sept 19, 2007 13:05:14 GMT -5
Post by Jody on Sept 19, 2007 13:05:14 GMT -5
Becky, I got the recipe years ago from an article in the NYX. I'll post it later today. I still have the original article and just noticed it was written by Patricia wells.
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