The design of the Le Parfait range of jars and terrines combines aesthetics with functionality. Their gently-curved shape reflects the gentle art of preservation and the “respectful” quality of this time-honoured method of food preparation.

 

First of all, it respects the environment by preserving the contents intact without the excessive use of energy. Secondly, it respects the authentic flavours and nutritious value of the food. Made of glass – a pure, natural and 100% recyclable material – the jars and terrines ensure that the goodness of the natural products inside is preserved intact until you are ready to eat them.

Preserving food in glass jars and terrines has always been an emblem of cosy family life, with traditional recipes often being passed on through the generations....How many warm and memorable family moments haven't been shared around a good meal?

 

It’s not surprising, therefore, that a young chef has been inspired to prepare tasty treats for his own baby: purees, cottage pies, compotes...tempting dishes that he is delighted to share with us too.

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L'Atelier des Sens
The lifestyle cooking school with a difference
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Entirely dedicated to the culinary arts and the pleasures of entertaining, l'Atelier des Sens offers courses with evocative titles that reflect the changing culinary trends. Each course aims to introduce new experiences, new encounters and new horizons, and focuses on seasonal produce.

The classes are led by either “bistro” or "gastro" chefs, using Italian, Moroccon, Japanese or fusion influences. Instructors Alain Ducasse, Bernard Loiseau and Helene Darroze run the courses, under the guidance of Jean Baptiste Thiveaud.

Interview Le Parfait:

 

Jean-Baptiste, could you please explain in a few words what you do?

 
I teach cooking to individuals who want to share in the conviviality of food preparation, and I manage the logistics around the Atelier des Sens.

Since when have you been making preserves?

Always. I am originally from the South West of France, where preserves are a solid tradition in every household. My family use Le Parfait jars and terrines to preserve sausage and foies gras, so I grew up with it. Jars are everywhere in my kitchen. We use them for lots of things…spices, sauces and so on… because they conform to hygiene and health safety standards.

What does Le Parfait mean to you?

My childhood and the flavours of the South West of France.

What do you think of the Le Parfait Jars?

I like them a lot as they never go out of fashion and are extremely useful. As a chef, I use them everyday, at home as well as at work. I even use them for decorative purposes, putting spices inside them to create a nice display.  For my daughter’s first birthday, I decided to serve a little gastronomical birthday treat inside little mini jars.

Sum up Le Parfait in one word

 
The future! Today we are so busy and rushed, yet at the same time we all really yearn to re-live and experience the true flavours of food, even if they are not fresh or in season. Le Parfait is the answer, especially since preserving can even improve flavours over time.