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Petit Pot Makes Its Sweet Debut in OC

04.08.16

San Francisco based Petit Pot and their delicious Pot de Crème French desserts are available for the first time in Southern California at select Whole Foods Markets starting this week.

Naturally gluten-free, certified organic and locally produced with wholesome ingredients, Petit Pot’s Pot de Crème are sweet, velvety like crème with the consistency of custard. They are a delicious, single-serve treat.

Petit Pots come in reusable glass jars and are available in five flavors – Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, Salted Caramel, Lemon Curd, and Strawberry Cream. You can taste them at Whole Foods Market Irvine on Saturday, April 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; or Whole Foods Market at The District in Tustin on Sunday, April 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Petit Pot was created by pastry chef Maxime Pouvreau, who grew up in Southern France and is sharing his love for decadent French desserts through Petit Pot.  

“Pot de crème is already a big hit at the hottest restaurants but there’s nothing like it in grocery stores and it’s my dream for people to enjoy this delectable gourmet treat at home,” said Maxime Pouvreau. “With its smooth texture and creamy goodness in an adorable, petite jar, this French dessert with an American twist just screams ‘the next big comfort food.’”  

Whole Foods Irvine is at 8525 Irvine Center Drive in Irvine.

Whole Foods Jamboree is at The District at 2847 Park Ave. in Tustin.

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The Los Angeles Times 21st annual Festival of Books

04.08.16

The Los Angeles Times 21st annual Festival of Books on Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10 is a free weekend-long celebration of ideas, creativity and the written word. The largest literary festival in America features more than 500 authors, celebrities, musicians, artists and chefs will lead conversations, live performances and demonstrations throughout the weekend.

It’s located in the Downtown Arts and Education Corridor, adjacent to Exposition Park.

Thought leaders, personalities and experts scheduled to appear include: Buzz Aldrin, Kwame Alexander, Reza Aslan, Lidia Bastianich, Zac Brewer, T.C. Boyle, Alexander Chee, Nate Corddry, Taye Diggs, Duff Goldman, Juan Felipe Herrera, Laila Lalami, Padma Lakshmi, Jonathan Lethem, Diana Nyad, Joyce Carol Oates, Susan Orlean, James Patterson, Anna Quindlen, Holly Robinson Peete, Luis J. Rodriguez, Jonathan & Drew Scott, Tavis Smiley, Somini Sengupta, Shaka Sengor, Sabaa Tahir, David L. Ulin, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Henry Winkler, Rainn Wilson, Nicola Yoon and more.

The Festival will also feature two installments of the Ideas Exchange speaker series, which debuted last year. On the morning of April 10, author, actress and musician Carrie Brownstein (Portlandia, Transparent) will discuss her recent memoir Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl; that afternoon, Arianna Huffington (The Sleep Revolution, The Huffington Post) appears in conversation with Times columnist Robin Abcarian.

Tickets to each of these events also include a signed copy of the author’s latest book; VIP ticketholders have the opportunity to attend a meet-and-greet.

On Saturday evening, the Festival will present the LA Times Book Prizes, a ticketed event featuring James Patterson, winner of this year’s Innovator’s Award, and U.S. poet laureate  Juan Felipe Herrera, receiving the Robert Kirsch Award for lifetime achievement, alongside honorees in 10 literary categories.

For more information about the schedule, location, ticket and transportation information can be found on the Festival website.

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