Share

cover art for Importing French Know-How to One's Country - Ioana

A tasteful story - A Le Cordon Bleu podcast

Importing French Know-How to One's Country - Ioana

Season 1, Ep. 1

Welcome to the podcast series "A tasteful story" by Le Cordon Bleu Paris. In this first episode, Ioana Romanescu, pastry chef and former student at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, tells us where her passion for this culinary arts comes from.

From her beginnings to her project to participate in the Pastry World Cup with her country, Romania, follow this chef full of ambition and discover the backstage of this job full of delicacies.


A Tasteful Story is a Le Cordon Bleu Paris podcast produced by Double Monde.


Journalist: Myriam Doumenq

Editing: Clément Echard

Musical Composition: Sébastien Ossona

Editorial production and production manager: Soukaïna Qabbal 

Production assistant: Clément Echard

Illustration:  Le Cordon Bleu Paris


Le Cordon Bleu Paris social media:

https://www.facebook.com/lecordonbleuparis

https://www.instagram.com/lecordonbleuparis

https://twitter.com/pariscordonbleu

https://fr.linkedin.com/school/le-cordon-bleu-paris

https://www.youtube.com/@LeCordonBleuParisFrance


Website: https://www.cordonbleu.edu/paris/home/en

More episodes

View all episodes

  • A tasteful story : Ana Carolina de Barros

    12:52
    Born in Brazil, Ana began her career in law before changing direction and joining the Wine and Management Diploma in 2021. After graduating top of her class, she consolidated her skills through a variety of professional experiences. Today, she is export coordinator for La Maison du Whisky in Paris.
  • A tasteful story : Laura Armenio

    13:24
    Driven by a profound desire to learn excellent culinary techniques from world-renowned chefs, Laura Armenio embarked on her journey to Le Cordon Bleu Paris. There, she earned the prestigious Grand Diplôme® with distinction, and deepened her expertise with the internship pathway at Atelier Auraé and Hôtel Plaza Athénée, while also obtaining the Diplôme de Boulangerie. These achievements laid the groundwork for her dream venture, Nourish Happy—a culinary studio that celebrates the joy of cooking through classes and delectable baked goods. Nourish Happy is swiftly guarnering acclaim, making its mark on the national scene through trade shows, festivals, and local events. Laura is eager to share the invaluable lessons from her time in Paris, motivating others to take on their exciting culinary adventures.
  • A tasteful story : Alina Fintineanu

    19:47
    In this first episode, we meet Alina Fintineanu, Diplôme de Pâtisserie alumna. Also known as Luxe Baker, Alina is a celebrated Romanian Canadian baker. Among her many activities, she is a former orthodontic professional and has taken part in The Great Canadian Baking show. She is now following her French pastry dream.
  • 8. Retraining after law school - Alisha Siyal

    14:17
    In this latest episode, the podcast welcomes Alisha Siyal who made her dream come true. She had to be patient before she started training to be a pastry chef. Like many people, Alisha initially studied law to reassure her parents. She shares with us how she never took her eyes off her dream and why Le Cordon Bleu Paris allowed her to achieve it.A Tasteful Story is a Le Cordon Bleu Paris podcast produced by Double Monde.Journalist: Myriam DoumenqEditing: Clément EchardMusical Composition: Sébastien OssonaEditorial production and production manager: Soukaïna Qabbal Production assistant: Clément EchardLe Cordon Bleu Paris social media:https://www.facebook.com/lecordonbleuparishttps://www.instagram.com/lecordonbleuparishttps://twitter.com/pariscordonbleuhttps://fr.linkedin.com/school/le-cordon-bleu-parishttps://www.youtube.com/@LeCordonBleuParisFranceWebsite: https://www.cordonbleu.edu/paris/home/en
  • 7. The food serial entrepreneur - Tobias Overgoor

    12:20
    In this episode, Tobias Overgoor, a passionate and hard-working businessman, gets behind the microphone.Tobias has always liked to hang out in the kitchen. From his first job as a dishwasher in an Italian restaurant to selling his company to the publicly traded Compas Group, he tells us about the path he has taken, thanks in part to Le Cordon Bleu Paris.A Tasteful Story is a Le Cordon Bleu Paris podcast produced by Double Monde.Journalist: Myriam DoumenqEditing: Clément EchardMusical Composition: Sébastien OssonaEditorial production and production manager: Soukaïna Qabbal Production assistant: Clément EchardLe Cordon Bleu Paris social media:https://www.facebook.com/lecordonbleuparishttps://www.instagram.com/lecordonbleuparishttps://twitter.com/pariscordonbleuhttps://fr.linkedin.com/school/le-cordon-bleu-parishttps://www.youtube.com/@LeCordonBleuParisFranceWebsite: https://www.cordonbleu.edu/paris/home/en
  • 6. Create your own place - Ruba Koury

    14:41
    Have you ever dreamed of opening your own bar? Well today, Ruba Khoury, former student of Palestinian origin at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, shares her experience and all the steps she went through to open the Dirty Lemon Bar in Paris.A queer and welcoming place, but above all as sweet and chic as it is trendy and cool.A Tasteful Story is a Le Cordon Bleu Paris podcast produced by Double Monde.Journalist: Myriam DoumenqEditing: Clément EchardMusical Composition: Sébastien OssonaEditorial production and production manager: Soukaïna Qabbal Production assistant: Clément EchardLe Cordon Bleu Paris social media:https://www.facebook.com/lecordonbleuparishttps://www.instagram.com/lecordonbleuparishttps://twitter.com/pariscordonbleuhttps://fr.linkedin.com/school/le-cordon-bleu-parishttps://www.youtube.com/@LeCordonBleuParisFranceWebsite: https://www.cordonbleu.edu/paris/home/en
  • 5. De la cuisine à la boulangerie - Andréa Di Tullio [French]

    16:44
    Dans cet épisode en français, découvrez Andréa Di Tullio, un amoureux du pain qui est venu se former en France, à l'institut Le Cordon Bleu Paris. D’origine italienne, Andréa a d’abord travaillé en tant que chef en Angleterre avant que sa passion pour le pain, le pousse à suivre une formation de boulanger. A Tasteful Story est un podcast de l’institut Le Cordon Bleu Paris produit par Double Monde.Journaliste : Myriam DoumenqMontage, Mixage : Clément EchardComposition Musicale : Sébastien OssonaDirection éditoriale et de production : Soukaïna Qabbal Assistanat de production : Clément EchardIllustration :  Le Cordon Bleu ParisLes réseaux sociaux Le Cordon Bleu Paris :https://www.facebook.com/lecordonbleuparishttps://www.instagram.com/lecordonbleuparishttps://twitter.com/pariscordonbleuhttps://fr.linkedin.com/school/le-cordon-bleu-parishttps://www.youtube.com/@LeCordonBleuParisFrance Le site internet : https://www.cordonbleu.edu/paris/accu
  • 4. From apron to food journalism - Marina de Massiac

    14:47
    Explore the world of food journalism with Marina de Massiac. She explains how to make a living out of her passion for cooking without being in the kitchen and how Le Cordon Bleu Paris helped her find that legitimacy. Discover her daily life, from her years at the institute to her current job full of travel and discovery.A Tasteful Story is a Le Cordon Bleu Paris podcast produced by Double Monde.Journalist: Myriam DoumenqEditing: Clément EchardMusical Composition: Sébastien OssonaEditorial production and production manager: Soukaïna Qabbal Production assistant: Clément EchardLe Cordon Bleu Paris social media:https://www.facebook.com/lecordonbleuparishttps://www.instagram.com/lecordonbleuparishttps://twitter.com/pariscordonbleuhttps://fr.linkedin.com/school/le-cordon-bleu-parishttps://www.youtube.com/@LeCordonBleuParisFranceWebsite: https://www.cordonbleu.edu/paris/home/en
  • 3. Conquering non-alcoholic wine - Amanda Thomson

    12:38
    Amanda Thomson is CEO and founder of Thomson & Scott, a non-alcoholic wine brand. She spent 20 years of her life as a journalist before finally realizing her dream of becoming the world's leading non-alcoholic wine brand. She shares with us the experience of her valuable time at Le Cordon Bleu Paris and the ambition that makes her a creative entrepreneur.A Tasteful Story is a Le Cordon Bleu Paris podcast produced by Double Monde.Journalist: Myriam DoumenqEditing: Clément EchardMusical Composition: Sébastien OssonaEditorial production and production manager: Soukaïna Qabbal Production assistant: Clément EchardLe Cordon Bleu Paris social media:https://www.facebook.com/lecordonbleuparishttps://www.instagram.com/lecordonbleuparishttps://twitter.com/pariscordonbleuhttps://fr.linkedin.com/school/le-cordon-bleu-parishttps://www.youtube.com/@LeCordonBleuParisFranceWebsite: https://www.cordonbleu.edu/paris/home/en