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BAROQUE ARE YOU?

WHAT DOES YOUR MOLE SAY ABOUT YOU?

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BEHIND THE COVER SHOOT From Our Rachel Mayor Portrait Painting Session On the evening of November 9, in the year 1689, the lovely mistress Rachel Mayor partook in the extensive and splendid portraiture session completed by the darling French painter, Sarah Doyle. The two worked most wonderfully together to create the remarkable cover for this month’s issue of Faire L’andouille Magazine!

“There’s no such thing as too much powder!”

Sarah Doyle works wonders with her models. Using the style of Hyacinthe Rigaud as her inspiration, she gloriously expresses the extravagant and colorful style of the French crown in keeping with His Grace, King Louis XIV’s ordinances.

Preparing the model for her portrait, Doyle uses a thin layer of Venetian Ceruse to whiten the skin of Mistress Rachel. After viewing herself Rachel protests exclaiming that it’s too much.

Sarah retorts with, “This is not about subtly woman, this is the baroque!”

Doyle takes careful steps to ensure the clothing dazzles and impresses, since fashion is of high importance to His Grace. The folds of the dress must be properly placed and the decorative floral pieces must be prominently featured.

Once finished with makeup and wardrobe Rachel sets herself atop

the table, striking an impressive pose. She mentally prepares for the hours of sitting to come. “Well I hope this table holds because that would be awkward,” Rachel plainly states. The two share a laugh and Doyle begins her work. They joke about creating a satirical version of the painting, however decide against.

Viewing the final piece, one notices the rich and deep colors used to evoke a sensual and yet noble feel. The chiaroscuro lighting effect gives it a bold and intense look, while the gaze of the model softens it and draws you in. Overall, the painting is a success and shows the beauty and style of the French Baroque.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 3

Behind the Cover

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Interview with Horace Flambé

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Apartment Finding Tips

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Recipes Pear Pie Roasted Pheasant

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How Baroque Are You?

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Spot the Differences

Holy Mole-y!

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La Grande Galerie. It will be the connection between the king and the queen’s apartments and the most impressive room in the whole palace. It will hold 17 mirrors and numerous chandeliers.

Elegant and large parties will be held in that room in the honor of our gracious king.

FL: Wow, once the palace construction is complete, I hope you can show me all the wonderful things you are telling us!

Inside Versailles with

Horace Flambé Today, here in our studio we sit with the assistant to an assistant architect of Versailles, Horace Flambé. Horace has been handpicked by the ever gracious King Louis the XIV (I’m not quite sure how true this is, but it is quite possible). The Faire L’andouille magazine’s interview with Horace was so relaxed and informal that we forgot that we were interviewing someone directly working for the king. During our interview, Horace provided some interesting information about the Versailles and its well kept secrets.

Read on for Horace’s intriguing interview.

FL: Bonjour, Horace. Comme ca va?

HF: Tres bien, mademoiselle. Et vous?

FL: Tres bien, aussi. Horace, how do you like your new title as the assistant to an assistant architect?

HF: I love it! This is my absolute dream job and now I get to enjoy working with these great architects.

FL: There are many architects working to design and build Versailles, which great architect are you associated with?

HF: The one and only, Monsieur Jules Hardouin Mansar. Ma mere is very proud of me.

HF: Of course! I would of course have to get permission from the king, but I don’t see any problem.

FL: We need more details about this palace. For example, what is one the most difficult engineering work that was done for this palace?

HF: As you know, the location of Versailles used to be the hunting lodge for the royal family. Well, the king declared that the swamp and forest land that was near his hunting lodge was to be the new palace. What can we do except grant the king his wish? Some brilliant man we found had a solution! The solution was to drain the swamp and to cut down the forest to make the land suitable to build a palace fit for King Louis XIV. FL: But, there is so much land in France. Why couldn’t they just find better plot of land for this gorgeous, over-the-top palace?

HF: The king is a stubborn man, as you know. His wish is the people of France’s wish and we do anything and everything to make it happen. Actually, can you not write what I just said?

FL: Monsieur, je suis desolee. It is the law passed by the king to record every interview related to the king and the royal family without deletion.

HF: No! I did not mean to say that the king is stubborn! I meant to say that he is headstrong and knows exactly what he wants.

FL: Oui, that is what I understood.

HF: Very well, I must get going since I have revealed too much about the palace.

FL: Wow, he is an impressive man. I heard he is the man of Baroque architecture.

FL: But I have so much more to discuss with you!

HF: Mademoiselle, you would be correct.

HF: Adieu, mademoiselle.

FL: Well Horace, we didn’t just bring you here to talk about the architect. Tell us about Versailles and the details of the design and plan.

Editor’s Note: Horace Flambé left our studio with a very solemn face and a heavy heart after our interview. Since the interview, we have not heard from our dear friend Horace Flambé. After this interview was published on our own Fair L’andouille online, we learned that Horace has been removed from the Versailles design staff and has been sent to England in exile for speaking poorly of the king. Mon dieu! There is no worse punishment than to live out your life in England!

HF: Oh mademoiselle, there is only so much I can share with you. But I will let you know some of the most impressive facts about Versailles. First, let me tell you that Versailles will have 700 rooms for the royal family and many of the French nobility that are important to King Louis. There will more than 2000 windows and 67 staircases. We will expect for the palace to hold about 20000 people for parties and extravagant events for the King and his family.

FL: Oh my, that is one impressive palace. So do you have any secrets about the palace that you are allowed to share with us?

HF: Well no, but I will let you in on a rumor that has been spreading like wild-fire amongst the architects and their staff.The rumor is that there will be a large room full of mirrors that will be called

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Portrait of our interviewee, Horace Flambé.

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An Insider’s Guide to Getting an Apartment in Versailles If you can imagine yourself living in the apartments of Versailles, read closely! This article will show you many creative and different ways you can approach living in a fabulous apartment forever. We studied all the current and former Maitresse en Titre of Louis the XIV and came up with a reliable method of guaranteeing a room at the Palace of Versailles.

BENEFITS OF BEING A MAITRESSE EN TITRE

he wanted to marry Maria.

Unfortunately, if you are not related to an advisor of Louis XIV, then alternatively you must take the route of being a lady in waiting. A large percentage of Louis XIV’s maitresse en titre used to be a lady in waiting for the queen or a lady in waiting for a wife of one of the king’s advisors. This also means to attend all the balls at Versailles and social parties where Louis XIV is in attendance.

DRESS YOURSELF GLAMOROUS

Other than being able to live in the apartments of Versailles, you will never have to worry about what commoners worry about such as: meals, dresses, social status. It is a package deal! Once you are in, you live a comfortable, undisturbed life. Even your children are legitimized and are taken care of in terms of education and position in society. Because they are legitimized they are eligible to marry princes and princesses in Europe which also makes you a duchess. These benefits are the reason why it is so difficult to become Louis XIV’s mistress but well worth a try.

IT’S ALL ABOUT WHO YOU KNOW

From our trusted source, the most important step to becoming the king’s mistress is to be seen by the king, often.

In order to be seen, you must have an inside personnel who will increase your contact with the king. Ideal connection to have is the king’s advisor and the king’s direct relatives.

The easiest way to be noticed is to be a relative of one of his advisors, like Maria Mancini, who is a niece of Cardinal Mazarin. Some of our sources say that she was his first love and at first refused to marry Queen Marie-Therese because

How do you make yourself stand out in the sea of women trying oh so hard to be noticed by Louis XIV? You dress yourself apart from the crowd!

Just because you are a lady in waiting doesn’t mean you can’t dress yourself up to be noticed. Wear fine silks, satins, lace, and furs. Try a different combination of these to show your daring personality. It is always a good idea to wear jewels that match your eyes and wear a corset that cinch your waist for a good posture. Most importantly, put effort into dressing up your hair. The king values voluminous hair with ornaments like delicate flowers, but don’t go too far since the natural look is still in style. King Louis XIV is a fashionable man and he will not give you the time of the day if you can’t follow the hottest fashion trend.

TRY IT OUT!

Now that you are equipped with all the tips and tricks to be noticed by King Louis XIV, try it out! It only takes a couple of encounters to be noticed by Louis XIV and all the rest is in hand of the king.

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Holy Mole-y!

We all have our favorite placements for this fashion trend, but what does your mole’s location really say about you?

Featuring special guest model, painter Artemisia Gentileschi!

Upper Lip

Below Eye

This is a good mole, as it suggests plenty to eat and drink throughout your life.

This mole also brings fame and recognition.

You will be someone of great social prominence. You are active on the social scene and an excellent conversationalist.

Lower Lip

Cheek

You will enjoy good prosperity and luck, but do be careful of excesses. Stay traditional in your attitudes and you will have a long and fruitful life.

You will achieve fame and fortune in your young age and you are advised to use this period to safeguard your old age, as people with moles here tend to have a harder life as they get older.

Forehead

Upper Eyebrow

You are a person always on the move.

There is a great deal of overseas travel in your life, but you should take extra care each time you cross the great waters, as your mole prefers you to stay at home.

A mole above the eyebrow indicates that there is wealth luck in your life, but you will need to earn it and work harder than most people. If you have a mole here, it is advisable not to be too trusting of others.

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Favorite Recipes: Pear Tart Pears are one of the favourite fruits in the Court of King Louis XIV. The King’s gardeners tend to them very carefully and make sure they are ripened perfectly.

This recipe, a harmonious mixture of pears, raisins, pine nuts and candied lemon, tastes very baroque. ​ Ingredients (for 6 people) 375 g shortcrust pastry 1.5 kg pears 150 g caster sugar 30 g pine nuts 60 g raisins 1 lemon 4 pinches of ground cinnamon 1 egg yolk Flour a work surface and divide the pastry dough in half: one for the bottom crust, the other for the top.

Prepare the filling. Soak the raisins in lukewarm water. Carefully wash and brush the lemon before peeling it with a paring knife as thinly as possible. Chop into small pieces and boil twice. Drain and add to a syrup you will have prepared in a small saucepan from 50 g of sugar and 10 cl of water. Gently boil for around 10 minutes until obtaining a still-fluid mixture containing the lemon peel. Meanwhile, peel the pears and cut them into small pieces. Put the pears, pine nuts, drained raisins, candied lemon peel, remaining sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl, mix well and leave to rest for

15 minutes.

Warm your oven. Place half the pastry dough in a pie dish and fill with the pear mixture. Cover with the other half of the dough, sealing the edges and brushing with the egg yolk diluted in tablespoon of water.

Make a hole in the centre, keeping it open with small cardboard funnel.

Bake 1 hour, checking from time to time. When the top is golden brown, you can loosely cover it to keep it from burning.

Serve warm or cool.

Roasted Pheasant Ingredients for 4 2 whole pheasants 16 ounces yogurt 1 apple, diced 4 whole cloves garlic, peeled 1 carrot, peeled and sliced 1 stalk celery, sliced 2 shallots, thinly sliced 1 onion, cut in wedges 1 lemon, sliced 1 sprig thyme 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1 bay leaf 1 bunch parsley stems only, 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, coarsely ground 4 sage leaves 2 tablespoons olive oil 1-1/2 tablespoons butter 2 slices bread, crust removed 1/2 cup whole milk 1-1/2 teaspoons salt The day before, remove all the fat around the bottom of the pheasants. Wash them and pat them dry with a towel.

Reserve a few sage leaves for the stuffing and for garnish. Cover the pheasants inside and out with yogurt. Place a few sage leaves under the skin of the birds and stuff the birds with about 1-2 sprigs. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive.

Wrap the pheasant and keep cool overnight.

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The next day, rinse the pheasants and discard all the yogurt and sage.

Pat dry. Warm oven to prepare it to cook the phesants.

Soak the bread in milk for about 10 minutes. After, remove as much liquid as possible and discard the remaining milk.

In a pan, heat the oil and butter, then add the shallots. Cook until translucent (about 2 minutes). Add 2 finely minced leaves of sage and the apples. Sauté the apples until tender: transfer to a bowl. Add the bread, nutmeg, 1 tablespoon of parsley leaves, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper and the egg. Stuff the birds with the mixture. Close the bottom of the birds with twine. Sprinkle the rest of the salt and pepper over the birds. Drizzle a little more olive oil as well.

Place the carrot, celery, parsley stems, whole garlic cloves, onion wedges, slices of a lemon, and a sprig of thyme in a roasting pan. Add 1/2 cup of water. Place a roasting rack onto the roaster. Brush the rack with oil using a silicone brush to prevent the meat from sticking.

Roast the pheasants for about 45 minutes until golden. When done, lightly cover to let the meat rest for at least 10 minutes before carving.

Garnish with sage sprigs. Can be served with the roasted vegetables from the pan, roasted garlic fingerling potatoes, a green peppercorn truffle sauce, and caramelized apples.

How Baroque Are You?

Bold & Daring

Light & Carefree

Symmetrical

Decoration all the way!

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Asymmetrical

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Spot the Differences:

After a roaring party in the Hall of Mirrors, there are a few things out of place.

See if you can help the maids and pick out what doesn’t belong in the room!

Try to find: • Mr. Finfeather’s Shoe • Miss Bonnett’s Scarf • Mrs. Cumberbatch’s Glove • Miss Gainsborough’s Shoe • Mr. Arnaud’s Hat

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BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Sarah Doyle Rachel Mayor Alyssa Strong Mina Zirlott