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While I found Jennifer Le Blanc's portrayal of Elinor quite appealing, Katie Fabel's Marianne as well as her pitch problems while singing tended to grate on my nerves.

George Heymont: Of Tempests and Teapots George Heymont 2011

While I found Jennifer Le Blanc's portrayal of Elinor quite appealing, Katie Fabel's Marianne as well as her pitch problems while singing tended to grate on my nerves.

George Heymont: Of Tempests and Teapots George Heymont 2011

In Group D France had to cling on in Tirana as a 2-1 win against Albania moved Laurent Blanc's team closer to an automatic place at Euro 2012.

Arsenal's Robin van Persie hits four as Holland close in on Euro 2012 2011

While I found Jennifer Le Blanc's portrayal of Elinor quite appealing, Katie Fabel's Marianne as well as her pitch problems while singing tended to grate on my nerves.

George Heymont: Of Tempests and Teapots George Heymont 2011

I conclude that Raymond Blanc's method of creating the caramel first, with no apples to complicate proceedings, is the easiest to execute, although I'll be using more butter and sugar, as his tart, while juicy, lacked the buttery richness of Larousse and Claire Clark's versions.

How to cook perfect tarte tatin 2011

Blanc's Bali project is a 25,000-square-foot wall for the soon-to-open Sea Sentosa resort.

Private Eye Joshua Levine 2010

Blanc's career as a vertical landscaper is mostly a happy accident.

Private Eye Joshua Levine 2010

The predominantly black-and-white color palette of Carlo Tommasi's set a room in a palace, Patrice Cauchetier's sumptuous 17th-century court costumes and Daniel Blanc's stunning wigs gives it a modern twist.

The Sad Tale It Tells Is Myth; Its Joys, Real Heidi Waleson 2011

Blanc's complex botanical creations adorn museums, office buildings, private homes, and, most recently, a resort in Bali.

Private Eye Joshua Levine 2010

While I found Jennifer Le Blanc's portrayal of Elinor quite appealing, Katie Fabel's Marianne as well as her pitch problems while singing tended to grate on my nerves.

George Heymont: Of Tempests and Teapots George Heymont 2011