The apron of Grand’ Ma

Monsieur Frog | March 10, 2010

An apron was primarily used by Grandmas to protect their dress, and in many cases was transformed into gloves to remove hot pans from the oven. Their apron helped wipe children’s tears and in certain circumstances, cleaned their faces.
From henhouses, an apron was used to carry eggs, revive chicks and sometimes carried cracked eggs that [...]

Laguiole: a tradition that dates back to Napoleon

Monsieur Frog | December 11, 2009

Laguiole (pronounced lag-YALL) is a small village located in Auvergne, a beautiful hilly area in central France. The authentic Laguiole knives are traditionally made by manufacturers in the region and particularly in the town of Thiers the capital of French cutlery.
Originally, the Laguiole knife was a shepard’s tool and weapon.
Legend has it that Napoleon was [...]