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My name is Bernard Le Grand. On this blog, I share simple recipes of an artisan always on the run (between Maison Le Grand a family of 5). I am also a gourmand but food should give you energy, not heartburn, don't you think?
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January 17, 2009 à 11 h 14 min
Hey Bernard! nice job on the web site way to go. In reading the receipes I can really see your personality come through. I love the way you explain things, especially with your added touch of humour. The products are great too, in fact I`m having some now,,,ummm good, Take Care & Best Regards, Jim.
January 20, 2009 à 10 h 43 min
I have tried scores of prepared pesto sauces but yours is the absolute best I have ever had. It stays fresh in the pouch in the refrigerator but I am using it so often, it is going to be empty before I know it! I made halibut last night; I spread a tablespoon of the 4nut and cheese pesto on the top of each filet. I mixed a half cup of panko breadcrumbs with pepper, salt, minced garlic, oregano and basil. I pressed the breadcrumb mixture on the top of the filets, drizzled with olive oil, squeezed the juice of half a lemon on the top. I covered the filets with aluminum foil and placed in a 450 degree oven for about 8 minutes; I removed the foil and let the breadcrumbs brown. I served it with roasted green beans. It was absolutely delicious! Thank you for a wonderful product!
January 20, 2009 à 11 h 26 min
Thank you Jim! We are curious about that yumi recipe
January 20, 2009 à 11 h 31 min
@Patti Thank you for your appreciation! I know why your recipe is a success; the fragrances of the herbs you choose, the garlic, but most importantly you dont overcook the delicate fish!
January 20, 2009 à 14 h 10 min
Considering I am the one who benefits the most from B’s delectable cooking I think it’s high time I plead my case! Yes, I guess I am a little spoiled and he does feed me extremely well (I am easily bored by conventional cuisine and ill from anything too rich).
My point is is B has always made food a center of our lives so why would I take the staring role away from him! Keep up the blog B (I can attest to all these recipes being great! the salad….I was craving spinach….so delicious!) or I might have to put some face time in the kitchen beyond making toast and cookies!
January 29, 2009 à 10 h 25 min
tatiana, bernard, bravo
les couleurs et saveurs de vos produits se retrouvent de nouveau dans un habillage moderne, écolo et pratique. je suis également soufflé par ce blog …longue vie à la maison LeGrand et toute la maisonnée , bonne année deux-mille neuf aux amoureux, roCCo
March 28, 2009 à 12 h 33 min
Bonjour Bernard. We met at the food expo at anaheim a few weeks ago. I’m the guy with red hair and glasses. Great
site you have. Hope all is well. Talk to you soon.
April 20, 2009 à 20 h 03 min
Hi! Did I miss this comment? Of course i remember, how is it going at WF?
May 18, 2009 à 12 h 53 min
I see that your products are carried at WholeFoods in the US. Are you planning on putting them in any stores in California…possibly Trader Joe’s or Fresh & Easy? I live in central California and would love to buy your product.
May 24, 2009 à 12 h 22 min
I tasted the sun dried tomato at Fairways store last year and was instantly hooked. They don’t sell it there anymore but I found the empy jar and the rest is wonderful history. My entire family loves you!!!!!
June 5, 2009 à 18 h 08 min
Bonjour Bernard et Tatiana!
I am a keen home cook in Toronto who entertains frequently and LOVES your pestos! We are working our way through and trying each one. Our dear friends who were over last weekend were raving about your 4-nut pesto. We served it on warm baguette spooned over fresh ricotta seasoned simply with salt and pepper. Delicious! Am using the rest of the ingredients tonight to blend as a sauce with some spaghetti and a fresh arugula salad. Can’t wait to keep developing recipes to use with your sauces this summer. Merci beaucoup encore!
June 8, 2009 à 9 h 44 min
@Amanda Sounds delicious and qwick! Definetly up my alley… Merci Amanda!
June 19, 2009 à 12 h 38 min
@ Jackie, To make a living from one’s own business is a dream come true, but to get comments like your’s is something else… It’s the secret desire of everyone who puts food on the table. Thank you Jackie!
June 30, 2009 à 12 h 00 min
My daughter and I are addicted to your garden pesto and use it on almost everything. Unfortunately the Whole Foods stores in our area (Washington DC) have discontinued carrying it. Zabar’s onoine store sells two kinds, but not the one we’re looking for – is there any other way we can order from you online?
July 7, 2009 à 18 h 38 min
I’d like to order some pesto. We purchased one on our visit to Austin and it’s just about gone. Can I order some directly from you?
Thanks, Boyd
July 9, 2009 à 14 h 16 min
I read about your product in Specialty Foods Magazine. I would like info about your products. I would like to see if they would be a possible item for or company to distribute in our area.
Cindy
July 17, 2009 à 9 h 06 min
I have one of your 4 nut pesto bags that is beyond the expiration date. However, I had not opened it and it was always refrigerated. It is almost 2 months past the date. I just opened it and it seems fine. Do you think it is still OK?
July 17, 2009 à 14 h 35 min
@Sondra, I had our pesto well beyond those dates and it should be fine, but the freshness of the taste tends to diminish and the taste balance is not as fragrant. In the future I suggest you to freeze the pesto, it will keep much better. You can use this bagg in an oven type of dish (lasagna) where the freshness of taste is not so important.
September 6, 2009 à 14 h 59 min
Helloooooooooo!
This is the best ever. I love to cook and come from a long line of chefs (Germany) and am not to shabby in the kitchen myself. After tasting your pesto…I now have retired my food processor in the pesto department and have started buying your product. WHY? Because I cannot top that at all. Brought some to Europe with me and my family loved it.
Avid fan !
Can’t wait to see what your going to do next!
Karen
September 9, 2009 à 9 h 12 min
@ Karen Makes my day! Your comments keeps us motivade to create new products. I am sure you are a Great chef! Thank you!
September 18, 2009 à 18 h 48 min
The garden Pesto is one of the best pestos I’ve ever tasted and it’s even something I can fit into my weight loss diet with its relatively low calories compared to other pestos. Thank you, thank you!
September 28, 2009 à 9 h 17 min
This was the hit of the cocktail party I went to on Saturday night:
Grape tomatoes stuffed with Le Grand 4 Nut & Cheese Pesto, garnished with one pine nut on top, served on a white platter.
Simple, Fresh, just pop-in-your mouth delicious.
Love your product!
September 29, 2009 à 8 h 38 min
@ Patty Van de Sype Sounds simple and delicious! Never did that, but will try it this week end. Thanks!
October 10, 2009 à 4 h 28 min
I have tried only 2 of your pesto sauces so far – the regular basil and also the 4 nut type. I have made my own pesto and I must say that yours is the very best tasting I have EVER eaten, bar none! I cannot say enough about how good they taste; thank you for making an exceptionally good product and one that I can buy that supports Canadian business! I wish you every success – you deserve it!
October 19, 2009 à 13 h 28 min
I have tried four of your products and would like to try them all, however, I seem to have difficulties here in Ottawa trying to find a retailer. The four products Ihave tried are amazing. The basil pesto is the freshest and best I have ever tasted. I can’t make it at home as good as you do. I recently took some in a cooler to friends in the US. You should, if you haven’t already try to get you products in the shelves of US organic retailers like Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s.
October 20, 2009 à 8 h 05 min
@ Jeannette, Thank you Jeannette for your uplifting comments! We do sell in some Whole Foods in different regions of the US as well as some independant stores. For the Ottawa market Loblaws now carry our line there and also the Bodega store at the market. If you have a recipe, no matter how simple dont hesitate to post it on this blog, thank’s again!
October 20, 2009 à 15 h 54 min
Help!! I had the recent pleasure of attending the NYC Wine and Food Festival, sampled your products but now back home in Baltimore, MD- our Whole Foods do not carry any of it?? Zabar’s on line has limited selection- only 4 of the 8 sauces. And my sister in California is having the same issue. Will all Whole Foods be carrying this? Where can I purchase your wonderful product??
October 21, 2009 à 14 h 50 min
@ Lori Hi Lori
We are distributed in a number of regions of Whole Foods across the US, but not always in every store. We are however, in the mid-Atlantic region and should be in every WF’s in Maryland.
Please ask in the Specialty Dep’t where, if the manager wants to, they can carry it. It’s the same situation for California…..please ask!
We’ll be participating at The Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining show in Washington the weekend of Nov 7-8 and we’ll be selling product both days.
http://www.metrocooking.com
Thanks for looking for us!
October 25, 2009 à 11 h 25 min
I discovered your pestos many years ago when we lived in Quebec City. We now reside in New Brunswick and unfortunately, your products are not available here…..your site mentions we can order online but I can’t find the link to order. Can you please advise?e thank you
October 27, 2009 à 15 h 43 min
Hello Bernard! Thank you for responding however after calls to Whole Foods in Baltimore, Annapolis and Washington,DC…the common factor I heard was either they did carry your product but are no longer- price point prohibitive or they never had it. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the event in D.C. in November….my suggestion- research why Whole Foods doesn’t carry and if it is price, what’s the magic number?? Thanks again!! Lori
November 3, 2009 à 12 h 54 min
I tried your Pesto Sauces at the recent “Womens Show” in Toronto, and I am happy to report they are the best I’ve tried! The packaging is brilliant and make it is so easy to use. Can’t wait to try some of your recipes from your website. I will be spreading the word about your products. Thanks!
November 3, 2009 à 14 h 29 min
@Shawn Thank you for your comments. I passed them down to Tatiana & Mélanie who were thrilled about the feedback for their efforts. Let me know how your recipes turn out and thank you for your kind words about our products, nothing is more powerfull then a friend’s voice.
December 20, 2009 à 16 h 50 min
I recently purchased your basil pesto instead of my usual brand… I bought it at Loblaws and I have never seen it there before. I went to use it today and noticed that the 2 main ingredients in a good pesto (and the most expensive ingredients) are not included in your brand ??? Where did the pine nuts and cheese go ? I think it’s a shame that you are charging the normal pesto prices and leaving the two main ingredients out. Can you explain ?
December 21, 2009 à 13 h 44 min
@ Angela Thank you for taking the time to write to us. There are two types of basil pesto in the mediterannean. The most famous one comes from Genoa and is famous around the world. Of course hundreds of variation exist, but this is probably the one you are refering to.
Another version comes from the south of France and is not so well known, the south of France has a very distinct cuisine, but it is not as famous for there is very little immigration coming from that beautiful region.
That pesto is actualy name pistou and is made without nut or cheese. It is a more “herby” and light version then the Italian one. We name this one our Garden Pesto to reflect those characteristics.
I suspect you bought that one and I apologize for the confusion.
We do make a more traditional version under the name Four nuts & Cheese and it is sold just next to the Garden Pesto usualy.
When you refer to the price permit me to point out that quality fresh basil is not cheap… You have far more then a handfull in our Garden Pesto and the balance between parsley and basil keeps the taste balanced and vibrant, not mentioning the health benefits.
I hope our explanations answered your question, but welcome the coment and take good not for when we will change our packaging. Thank you Angela!
January 16, 2010 à 12 h 11 min
we absolutely love the sun-dried tomato pesto and olive sun-dried tomato tapenade. wonderful ontop of your morning eggs!!
January 17, 2010 à 15 h 35 min
@ Joe Morning eggs? But what a good idea, if you see this as a post in a little while dont be surprise if I quote you! I love the idea of taking pesto and tapenades outside their traditional paths, Vive la créativité! Thank you Joe.
February 4, 2010 à 0 h 09 min
I have had the honor in demonstrating Maison LeGrand’s sauce in New York, and I must say customers are really enjoying it. I really love the expression on their faces when they taste LeGrand Pestos and tapenades. For those in New York, we are out at various markets sample tasting these delicious products, so come out and look for us! ……
February 4, 2010 à 15 h 05 min
@ Joe Thank you Joe! No one can sample a product as well as you! Your enthousiasm is contagious, good to hear from you!
March 1, 2010 à 16 h 34 min
Hi, these are also available at Vincenzo’s in Waterloo, Ontario. (it’s not advertised on your website)
March 4, 2010 à 21 h 16 min
@ Sue Thank you, not all our stores are listed, but they shoud!