Author: karenschneid
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In Memory of Louis, my intellectual Frenchie
Three weeks ago, I came close to joining a convent. It all began when I was sitting on a narrow cobbled street in Le Marais, Paris, in the early evening, crying my eyes out, face in palms. When I eventually dropped my hands and opened my eyes, I was surrounded by a vision of six…
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Red Roses and Orange Juice: The Story of a Dress
As humans, we can all do with a little transcendence from time to time. Maybe that’s what motivated me to create the parties for Saffron and Scarlett, which took us out of our ordinariness and allowed us to dream, ‘travel’ and imagine other possibilities, as we transformed into Venetian gondoliers, Russian royalty or Scottish highlanders for…
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Japanese Frame of Mind: Miso Black Cod
I’m relying on memories and dreams these days. With a pandemic that isn’t disappearing with a magic wand, it’s those memories which keep reminding me of the lives we once lived, of a sense of freedom, joy and connection. Lately, I’ve been in a Japanese frame of mind. Maybe, it’s because I miss my friends…
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Solving 2020’s Problems, in One Bite!
Hello friends, Every year, Ooh La La enters our confections to the most prestigious food awards in the world, the Oscars of the food industry, the United Kingdom’s Great Taste. We recently received our 2020 results from the judges. Before I do the big reveal, I want to offer an ode to my most favourite…
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On Crêpes Suzette, Sun City and Saint Germain
When we were little my dad, and hero, was the quantity surveyor and project manager for the iconic Sun City hotel complex. In case you aren’t sure what this means, basically, it was a very important job!! It still gives me chills when I remember how my father was in the helicopter when he and hotel…
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Lockdown Themed Dinner Parties: “Travelling” during the pandemic
Hello friends, Travel has always been my medicine. Before Saffron and Scarlett came along, I traveled as often as I could. Sometimes it was work, which took me to the Royal Courts of Justice in London and often times it was whimsical, mischievous and adventurous: I’d jump at the opportunity to visit a calisson festival…
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Bastille Day Dinner
My best French onion soup in the world is at Le Pied de Couchon, in Paris, and their secret is an excessive amount of melted gruyère on top, so go mad. I believe that the secret to good food, is home made stocks. French Onion Soup Recipe (serves 8) Ingredients:6 onions (thinly sliced)90 g butter9…
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Ten Grams of Beluga
Hello my friends, Just last week, I got to do something really special: I fell asleep at night in a hotel room with my curtains wide open, overlooking the Moskve River. On the other side of the river was Saint Basil’s Cathedral. Each morning I woke to behold the same church, drenched in morning brightness.…
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Turkey & Roast Apples
Here is my favourite and most fool proof turkey recipe in the whole world! The apples are optional, but really are quite glam. Try your best to find a free range, unfrozen turkey, if you can, otherwise the recipe is so good that the best you can get your hands on will do! Ingredients: 1…
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