Paulene

My character is called Paulene and lives in cozy gorgeous place in Ireland.

The Student Operated Press Chase Von Editor/Mentor 2010

Paulene Gatz Dietsch, his wife of 44 years, died in 1986.

Robert Dietsch, journalist and spokesman 2011

Even with their combined experiences in the food industry and education abroad (Paulene went to culinary school in Paris while Arnel was educated at Chicago), it took the pair almost a year to perfect their ganache, truffles, and pralines.

Other Cuisine :: Food PhotoBlog and Events Lauren 2010

These are made from the finest chocolate imported from Switzerland and molded to perfection by Paulene and her pastry chef, Arnel.

Other Cuisine :: Food PhotoBlog and Events Lauren 2010

And every single chocolate is handmade by Paulene and Arnel.

Other Cuisine :: Food PhotoBlog and Events Lauren 2010

The quality of the finished product also depends on the ingredients you put in; the wrong brand of cream or the use of vegetable oil can transform a good European chocolate into what Paulene calls "supermarket chocolate."

Other Cuisine :: Food PhotoBlog and Events Lauren 2010

This was my first time to eat at Cuillere, which Paulene founded two years ago, and I was very happy with my beouf bourguignonne (P495) - bourbon beef stew served with a side of the softest mashed potatoes I have ever had.

Other Cuisine :: Food PhotoBlog and Events Lauren 2010

Paulene Swiss chocolates do not contain vegetable oil or powdered milk; they are all made from imported ingredients that meet Paulene's Parisian standards.

Other Cuisine :: Food PhotoBlog and Events Lauren 2010

Paulene said that they were trying to go for an apple flavor but decided to call it "apple pie" because the finished product had a very distinct cinnamon flavor.

Other Cuisine :: Food PhotoBlog and Events Lauren 2010

You can get a box of Paulene Chocolats Suisses at:

Other Cuisine :: Food PhotoBlog and Events Lauren 2010