A Gourmet Gazette Fine Fare Find: The Story of Sous Vide, a Fabulous French Culinary Invention

Some of the finest and Michelin-starred chefs in the land were on hand along with special guests to celebrate the 7th International Sous Vide Day (sous vide is French for under vacuum), last January 26th. The date falls on the birthday of Dr. Bruno Goussault, regarded as one of the founders and masters of the modern sous vide techniques.

Dr. Goussault turned 82 this year and was warmly welcomed by chef Gérard Bertholon the director of strategy at Cuisine Solutions, France who hosted the Parisian event. Simultaneous events were held in Washington D.C., Bangkok and Rio de Janeiro