Hélène Giami is the head of the fashion department at colette. She is the mother of 8-year-old Aaron and 5-year-old Elliott.
Your Proustian madeleine?
Chocolate umbrellas. A real childhood memory. You hardly ever find them anymore, which is a shame.
Your favorite family (besides yours and ours)?
The Simpsons, I have to say they are really funny!
Where do you have lunch as a family?
At the café de l’Alma, a pleasant and friendly place where you are well served.
What does a family snack time look like at your house?
A time to share where we all gather around a good spread. We are very into chocolate in the family.
A real treat of an activity with the children?
They love La Tête dans les Nuages. A leisure center in the 2nd arrondissement where their favorite activity boils down to "video games".
A recipe you can whip up in no time?
Chocolate fondant:
- Microwave the butter (150 g) for about ten seconds
- Melt the chocolate (200 g) in pieces using a bain-marie
- In a bowl, work the softened butter. Add the powdered sugar (150g), then add the eggs one by one (3 eggs) alternating with the flour (50 g)
- Incorporate the melted chocolate, stir and pour the mixture into buttered ramekins
- Put the ramekins in the freezer for 1 hour
- Preheat the oven to 150°C and bake the ramekins for 20 minutes, no more!!
How do they get into mischief?
They don't get into mischief, but my husband does! He can't say no! (Laughs)
They make a big fuss when...?
When they want to dress a certain way and I say no. It's a battle!
A favorite "À la Mère de Famille" product?
Ili Pika chocolate almonds and the chocolate spread.
A gift for À la Mère de Famille for her 256th birthday?
A chocolate family portrait.
As Annie Cordy used to say, Cho Kakao, if I give you chocolate, what will you give me?
A big kiss and a big thank you.
