tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post4175274239945080664..comments2024-03-28T20:37:29.571+00:00Comments on The English Kitchen: The things I get up to . . . Marie Raynerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-11841610136750751962013-10-10T09:33:23.125+01:002013-10-10T09:33:23.125+01:00I might treat my kids to these. I am still in trou...I might treat my kids to these. I am still in trouble for forgetting to buy them advent calendars a couple of years ago! <br />Fascinating history from Bunny, I really enjoyed reading that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-83710109292324045592013-10-10T08:50:44.842+01:002013-10-10T08:50:44.842+01:00I did Bunny! I really did! These chocolates are ...I did Bunny! I really did! These chocolates are amazing though. They really are.Marie Raynerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-69679822581151197492013-10-10T08:40:34.687+01:002013-10-10T08:40:34.687+01:00Sorry, that should have read `Sarah Bernhardts'...Sorry, that should have read `Sarah Bernhardts', but sadly they are extinct now. So glad you enjoyed my potted history, Marie xBunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563369913557587126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-40310668603771899832013-10-09T15:26:40.785+01:002013-10-09T15:26:40.785+01:00Bunny, how absolutely fascinating! Thank you so m...Bunny, how absolutely fascinating! Thank you so much for sharing! I really enjoyed reading your comments and some of the insider history of this company. I can say the truffles are very tasty! If it's good enough for HRH, it is good enough for me!Marie Raynerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-31991606006502420102013-10-09T14:57:01.724+01:002013-10-09T14:57:01.724+01:00My aunt was married to Antoine (Tony) Dufour, who ...My aunt was married to Antoine (Tony) Dufour, who ran the family business for many years, so I really did grow up with Prestat in my life.<br />The shop was at 24 South Molton Street, and all the chocolates were made in the basement. I remember particularly `Sarah Berhardts' (made only to order); a sort of inside out violet cream - chocolate inside, with a coating of violet fondant. The shop was staffed by a group of venerable ladies, who knew their customers' likes to a T. Miss Reiss, Mrs Winter, and Miss Blake, I remember particularly.<br />In my late teens I worked for Uncle Tony<br /> briefly, as the work force retired or died. The clientele noticed and remarked on the change, `Has the business changed hands?' was a frequent query.<br />Alas, Uncle Tony the kindest of men, didn't move with the times, and when he died the business was sold, and the Dufour connection ceased.<br />I have always been pleased to see that, in the present updated packaging, the name `Prestat' remains in lettering which is unchanged.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563369913557587126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-44898302177004628512013-10-09T14:50:39.321+01:002013-10-09T14:50:39.321+01:00Ramona, note I did not show you a later photo! te...Ramona, note I did not show you a later photo! tee hee!Marie Raynerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-1466242406808093882013-10-09T14:47:01.444+01:002013-10-09T14:47:01.444+01:00lol...at our house, all 24 doors would have been o...lol...at our house, all 24 doors would have been open on the 1st day!<br />The JRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10860982258621823529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-85304082038866665322013-10-09T13:39:41.542+01:002013-10-09T13:39:41.542+01:00Perfect for you:)Perfect for you:)La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.com