Etoiles de Mougins 2011
Stars of Mougins : 6th International Gastronomy and Lifestyle Festival
The «Etoiles de Mougins» is the first Gastronomy Festival in the world that brings together a large panel of great chefs and the public at large for demonstrations, discovery and competitions. From September 16-18, 2011, the village of Mougins is transformed into a vast open-air theater of taste and welcomes the world most famous chefs (eight out of ten of them are participating for the first time) who come to share with a passionate audience the love of their art: gastronomy. The abundance of the Festival program comprises many public demonstrations of chefs and numerous workshops, including a Laurent Perrier area where to learn to mix Champagne and dishes. There is also competitions for young chefs and amateurs. Finally, visual artists work with chefs to create a culinary Arts course in the village. This year, crafts linked to gastronomy: bakery, wine, dessert gastronomy will be honored at their real value in the course of a meal. The guest of honor and godfather of the 2011 edition is chef Eric Frechon, three Michelin stars and elected by his peers, Chef of the Year 2010.
Opening day: Tourism minister does the cooking
Like any self-respecting French, Frédéric Lefèbvre, Minister of Tourism, is a lover of good food and therefore, a fine cook that has enjoyed Manoir de Beaumanière chef Fanny Rey’s recipe demonstration: crayfish, roast pasta from the Camargue, shellfish butter, cep mushrooms marinated with lemon slices and basil in sheets. Eric Ciotti, President of the County Council, Richard Galy, Mayor of Mougins and many elected personalities were captivated by the charming and talented chef.
Mas du Grand Vallon Italian party
In a beautiful setting with accents of Provence, just minutes from the old village of Mougins, this prestigious hotel residence is nestled on the edge of one of the most prestigious golf courses of the Côte d'Azur. On this occasion, the Secretary of State for Tourism Frédéric Lefebvre, surrounded by numerous local personalities and starred chefs, has tasted an authentic cuisine full of flavors in a warm atmosphere.
Minister and Chef cooking duo
In a beautiful setting with accents of Provence, just minutes from the old village of Mougins, this prestigious hotel residence is nestled on the edge of one of the most prestigious golf courses of the Côte d'Azur. On this occasion, the Secretary of State for Tourism Frédéric Lefebvre, surrounded by numerous local personalities and starred chefs, has tasted an authentic cuisine full of flavors in a warm atmosphere.
Aisles of flavors
In the aisles of flavors, a nonchalant crowd fully conquered by the Etoiles de Mougins wandered and lingered at the spices corner and displayed products, while others admired the art exhibition at the Lavoir or at André Villiers Museum of Photography.
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Recipes and secrets of chefs
Throughout the Festival, in the various tents, chefs were busy in the kitchen unveiling their recipes in front of lovers of gastronomy, like Jerome Nutile from restaurant "Castellas" in Collias with his recipe: Truffles "surprise" with Risoto thickened with foie gras...
The "Picnic des Chefs"
The "Picnic des Chefs" was a relaxing gourmet pause in the Circle of Traditions at the bottom of the village. Small varied "verrines" concocted by the "Toques Brûlées", and delicious "pan bagnats" were proposed at that time, with a huge pyramid of fruit supplied and assembled by Metro and a delicious "Tarte Tropézienne"...
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Toques Brûlées’ treat for children
All the children got together at Anne-Marie Pic space to enjoy a gargantuan and colorful snack, prepared by the "Toques Brulées", this seeds of chefs who, during two day, animated the workshops dedicated themselves to children to initiate them to the ABC of cooking and the making of a chocolate cake.
Etoiles de Mougins closing ceremony
At the Rogé Verge pavilion, an outstanding event awaited the public: "C'est pas du cinéma" (this's no cinema) with the chef's surprise. Then everyone went to the entrance of the village where the mayor unveiled the plaque dedicated to the guests of honor over the years and where Eric Fréchon's name was now carved in the stone on the last line.