My French Country Home by Sharon Santoni

Wednesday, 28 November 2012

a french cuisine success story



Here is a story that I love.




Of a young british girl,
called Rachel Khoo
very pretty,
very talented,
living in paris,
she trained in design but
she loves to cook,
she blogs,
she writes, 
she has an editor,
who asked her to write a book about french cuisine ....

She decided that if she was going to devise and prepare 120 recipes for her book, then she may as well share them, and she opened up her t-i-n-y kitchen in paris to guests - well to two guests at a time because there wasn't space for more.

The address soon got rave revues and before she knew it she had the BBC knocking at her door asking her to run a series called The Little Paris Kitchen

Today the book is not only published but also translated into many languages!

Rachel is what the french call 'petillante' , sparkling ... she has a real freshness that is contagious, and she works like a charm in front of the camera.

Today she no longer serves food at home, she is a now a tv star, and consultant and book writer and WOW!  If she  were my daughter or sister or  friend I would be so proud of her!!

 I just love a success story like this one!

 

26 comments:

  1. How delightful! She may be British, but I think she is a French woman at heart. She reminds me of Amelie!

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  2. She IS like Amelie, isn't she
    I loved the BBC series and her quaint little kitchen
    She's an inspiration!

    Mouse (at work!)

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  3. I ADORE her!
    She is beautiful and sweet, and I just bought her cookbook that is now in US conversions.......I made her prune and goat cheese cake from her BBC series, which I have to watch on YouTube, since it is not aired in the U.S.

    PS happy you tried the quinoa w/ Brussels, squash and grapes! xo

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  4. I watched the show here in the Uk a while ago and was amazed what came out of that tiny kitchen .......a real triumph

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  5. Your blog is beautiful. And that little film clip is just fun. I'm inspired. Thanks

    Cheers
    natalie

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  6. I can't wait to read more about her! Thanks for sharing

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  7. What a fun discovery! I will be checking her show and book out and I've already sent my husband the link to this clip...he's an amateur chef and I think he'll be very inspired. Love your blog!

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  8. Best thing I've viewed all morning...inspiring and I can't wait to get home and view again and again. Thanks for sharing...Yes!!

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  9. What a darling girl! She is adorable and I can sure see how she would become very popular. I too will be on the lookout for her book. What a success story! :)

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  10. Really enjoyed learning about Rachel and viewing her video! She is truly a success story! She is so down to earth...I love that! Thanks for "introducing" her! Take care!

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  11. Adorable lady, thanks for sharing!

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  12. She's very lovely and her personality comes through great on camera. Anyone who can make great food in a tiny kitchen truly has talents. Thanks for sharing her story.

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  13. What a lovely story and such a lovely idea - thank you for sharing - am off to find her book. Fx

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  14. What a fabulous and inspiring story!!! Going to check out her book!! xo HHL

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  15. Hello Sharon

    A fabulous success story. Rachel clearly has worked hard and I am delighted she is basking in the rewards.

    Helen xx

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  16. She is so charming. I love her accent, her appearance, and her cooking! A wonderful success story.

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  17. I love this! I have shopped in Croydon in the 80's (my goodness that's a long time ago)this young woman is special - she has a lovely way with her -so natural in front of the camera. What a find thank you - will keep an eye out for her book.

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  18. Rachel is absolutely adorable! Thank you so much for sharing her success. Bonnie

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  19. Yes I love this book, she is so charming in the book too, and it does translate to the screen! Thanks for sharing this. Jennifer.

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  20. Lovely feel good story, Will learn more about her and her cooking. Thanks, Johan

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  21. She is beautiful and well dressed and charming.

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  22. She is a delight ...a great success.... and thank you for the introduction!

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  23. She's very beautiful, with a wonderful personality. Congratulations to her & to you for sharing her story. Now that I know about her, I will keep an eye out for her book in the states. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
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  24. Thankyou for sharing this great story. Its brought a smile to my day.
    Karyn x

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