Stories, gestures and real cuisine

The blog of AFTouch Cuisine is not a content factory. It is a place where a Michelin-starred chef and a small team of enthusiasts share what they see, taste and learn — visits to producers, technical notes from the kitchen, culinary memories, regional traditions and the news of French gastronomy. Reading, taking time, and trusting those who really cook.

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The 5 Mother Sauces of French Cuisine
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The 5 Mother Sauces of French Cuisine

ivan · 12/04/2026
AFTouch-Cuisine gets a makeover: discover the new website!
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AFTouch-Cuisine gets a makeover: discover the new website!

ivan · 09/04/2026
Lagarre Oysters: A Family's Oyster-Farming Artistry, a Century-Old Legacy
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Lagarre Oysters: A Family's Oyster-Farming Artistry, a Century-Old Legacy

A.F.touch-cuisine · 17/02/2026
Patrick Asfaux Awarded the Gold Medal of the Académie Culinaire de France
A.F.Touch-cuisine

Patrick Asfaux Awarded the Gold Medal of the Académie Culinaire de France

A.F.touch-cuisine · 14/01/2026
Nourish Yourself: Healthy Eating During Cancer Treatment
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Nourish Yourself: Healthy Eating During Cancer Treatment

A.F.touch-cuisine · 01/05/2025
France Wins World Baking Championship 2024
Gastronomie

France Wins World Baking Championship 2024

A.F.touch-cuisine · 24/01/2024
Gluten-Free Recipes
Recettes

Gluten-Free Recipes

A.F.touch-cuisine · 23/01/2024
January 17, World Pizza Day
Gastronomie

January 17, World Pizza Day

A.F.touch-cuisine · 16/01/2024
The 2024 World Cassoulet Championship in Toulouse
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The 2024 World Cassoulet Championship in Toulouse

A.F.touch-cuisine · 10/01/2024
Overseas Gastronomy Fair 2024 in Paris
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Overseas Gastronomy Fair 2024 in Paris

A.F.touch-cuisine · 09/01/2024
Truffle Festival in Sarlat Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st
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Truffle Festival in Sarlat Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st

A.F.touch-cuisine · 02/01/2024
The Invigorating Benefits of Soups After the Holid
Gastronomie

The Invigorating Benefits of Soups After the Holid

A.F.touch-cuisine · 28/12/2023

A blog about cooking, written by people who cook

There are millions of food blogs in the world. Most of them are written by people who have never sweated behind a pass. Chef Patrick Asfaux, a Michelin-starred chef, has chosen another path: write less, write slower, and write only what has been lived. Each article on this blog has a reason to exist — a producer met, a technique that deserves to be explained, a regional dish that risks being forgotten, an ingredient that comes back in season.

You will find here visits to artisans and farms, focuses on the great French regions, technical articles on the gestures that make a difference, culinary history, news from gastronomy, and the small chronicles of a kitchen that observes the world around it. We do not chase trends — we simply write what we believe is worth reading.

Browse the articles by category, find the recipes that go with them, discover the producers of the terroir, and join the discussion on the forum. A blog that respects your time, because it knows how much it costs to write something true.

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