VOGUE CALL SHEET — LASSITUDE & LAMOUR: Ladurée Spring/Summer Menu (Two Weeks)
A luxe culinary plan for two — in the voice of Thalgo/Crème de la Mer/Ladurée: light, marine‑fresh, floral, and utterly Parisian. Includes two‑week menu, full grocery checklist scaled for two people, and a sharp 2‑hour weekend prep to keep service seamless. Tailored micronutrient & macro notes for a 14‑year and 42‑year female.
Production Notes (Call Sheet Style)
- Call Time: 08:00 — Mise en place
- Location: Atelier Kitchen, Parisian light preferred
- Talent: Parisian supermodel (adult, 42) & emerging teen model (14) — nourished, radiant, performance‑ready
- Creative Direction: Tender, saline tones — marine botanicals meet Ladurée pastels
Two‑Week Menu — Overview (Spring/Summer, Ladurée‑inspired)
Rotate this 7‑day suite twice. Portions and light boosts indicated for a 14‑year and 42‑year female where appropriate.
Sample 7‑Day Rotation (repeat once)
- Day 1
- Breakfast: Greek yogurt bowl with blueberries, banana, wheatgerm + 1 tsp spirulina (optional, small)
- Lunch: Classic Niçoise salad — seared tuna, haricots verts, olives, eggs, new potatoes
- Snack: Fresh mango & rose‑syrup iced water
- Dinner: Pan‑seared salmon, lemon & herb couscous, baby salad
- Dessert: Single ramekin baked custard (crème aux oeufs)
- Day 2
- Breakfast: A2 milk, papaya‑mango smoothie with Greek yogurt, wheatgerm
- Lunch: Open‑face smoked salmon, avocado, microgreens, wholegrain sourdough
- Snack: Blueberry & banana compote
- Dinner: Grilled sea bream, ratatouille
- Dessert: Rice pudding with vanilla & orange zest
- Day 3
- Breakfast: Soft‑boiled eggs on toasted brioche, small fruit salad
- Lunch: Quinoa salad with chickpeas, cucumber, feta, lemon‑olive oil
- Snack: Greek yogurt with honey & wheatgerm
- Dinner: Lemon‑thyme chicken, asparagus
- Dessert: Mini rose panna cotta (uses rose syrup)
- Day 4
- Breakfast: Tropical fruit bowl (pineapple, papaya, mango) + spirulina splash in smoothie for the active
- Lunch: Niçoise (lighter – canned tuna option), raw green beans, quartered egg
- Snack: Almond macaron (store bought or optional)
- Dinner: Shellfish linguine with lemon & parsley
- Dessert: Small crème caramel
- Day 5
- Breakfast: Greek yogurt parfait with granola, wheatgerm, blueberries
- Lunch: Niçoise wrap (for variety) or tuna & avocado salad
- Snack: Banana & nut butter
- Dinner: Grilled tuna steaks, watercress salad
- Dessert: Lemon custard tartlet (mini)
- Day 6
- Breakfast: A2 milk oatmeal with chopped mango, wheatgerm
- Lunch: Chickpea & tomato salad, feta
- Snack: Evian or Fiji water with sliced cucumber & mint
- Dinner: Vegetable & goat cheese tart (light)
- Dessert: Rice pudding with pistachio
- Day 7
- Breakfast: Poached eggs, wilted spinach on sourdough
- Lunch: Smoked salmon & dill crepe with a light side salad
- Snack: Greek yogurt + spirulina shot (small) for training days
- Dinner: Market fish, steamed greens, fingerling potatoes
- Dessert: Baked custard or small Ladurée macarons (optional indulgence)
Portion cues: the 14‑year‑old often benefits from slightly larger relative carbohydrate portions for growth and activity; the 42‑year‑old may prioritise more protein and calcium‑rich snacks to support muscle mass & bone health.
Grocery Checklist — Scaled for Two People × 14 Days
Quantities approximate — adjust up for higher appetites or to allow entertaining. Packaged weights reflect common retail sizes.
Produce & Fruit
- Papayas — 2 medium
- Pineapples — 2 medium
- Blueberries — 1.5 kg (frozen 1 kg + fresh 500 g optional)
- Bananas — 28 (about 2 per day total)
- Mangos — 6
- Mixed lemons/limes — 10
- Tomatoes (ripe + cherry) — 12 medium + 2 punnets cherry
- Cucumbers — 6
- Salad greens (butter lettuce, mixed leaves) — 1.5 kg total
- Green beans (haricots verts) — 1.2 kg
- Potatoes (new) — 2.5 kg
- Red onions — 6
- Bell peppers — 4
- Garlic — 3 heads
- Fresh herbs: parsley, basil, thyme, dill — 1 bunch each
- Asparagus or seasonal veg — 1 kg
Proteins & Seafood
- Eggs — 5 dozen (60 eggs) — covers daily eggs + desserts
- Tuna steaks (fresh) — 8 × 150 g portions (or 2–3 whole steaks)
- Salmon fillets — 8 × 150 g
- Fresh white fish (sea bream/sea bass) — 6 portions
- Chicken breasts — 8 × 150 g
- Canned tuna (good quality) — 6 cans (for quick Niçoise days)
- Anchovies — 1 jar
- Chickpeas (canned or dry) — 6 cans or 800 g dry
Dairy & Eggs (extras)
- Greek yogurt — 4 kg (plain, full or low‑fat to preference)
- A2 milk — 8 L
- Heavy cream (crème fleurette) — 2 L (desserts & sauces)
- Crème fraîche — 1 kg
- Butter — 1 kg
- Feta or chèvre — 400–500 g
- Parmesan — 200 g
- Mascarpone (optional) — 250–500 g
Pantry, Baking & Sweeteners
- Arborio or pudding rice — 1 kg (for rice pudding)
- Plain flour — 2 kg
- Sugar — 1.5 kg
- Powdered sugar — 500 g
- Rose syrup — 250 ml
- Honey — 250–350 g
- Vanilla pods or extract — 4 pods or 2 bottles extract
- Almond flour (if making macarons) — 500 g
- Olive oil — 1 L
- White wine vinegar / sherry vinegar — 500 ml
- Dijon mustard — 1 jar
- Capers, olives (Niçoise) — 1 jar each
- Wheatgerm — 500 g
- Spirulina powder — 100 g (small jar; use sparingly)
- Salt, pepper, spices (cinnamon, nutmeg) — to taste
Beverages
- Evian mineral water — 6 × 1 L (or case)
- Fiji water — 6 × 500 ml
- Green tea, Earl Grey — 1 box each
- Sparkling water — optional for spritzes
Optional luxe additions: Ladurée macarons (assortment box x1), almond croissants (x4), edible flowers for plating.
2‑Hour Weekend Prep Plan — Chef & Stylist Timing
Set an elegant soundtrack. Two hours of focused prep will generate breakfasts, a cache of lunch components, desserts, and grab‑and‑go snacks.
- Lay out containers, labels, chopping board, knives, baking dishes.
- Bring double boiler/pots for custards and rice pudding to ready.
- Start rice pudding on gentle heat — stir until thick (will finish cooling in fridge).
- Whisk and bake individual custards (crème aux œufs) in bain‑marie — cool and chill.
- If making tartlets or panna cotta, prepare bases and set in fridge.
- Hard‑boil 12 eggs (for Niçoise & quick snacks) — cool and peel.
- Flash‑sear 4 tuna steaks & 4 salmon portions on high heat (leave slightly underdone) — cool and refrigerate in airtight.
- Roast 4–6 chicken breasts or pre‑roast a tray of vegetables (seasoned).
- Portion and wash salad greens; trim haricots verts and blanch, shock in ice water.
- Cook a large pot of couscous or quinoa (for 6–8 salads).
- Chop fruit for breakfasts; portion into jars (Greek yogurt + fruit + wheatgerm) for 6–8 breakfast jars.
- Make classic Niçoise vinaigrette and a rose syrup syrup for drinks/dessert uses.
- Label containers with day & meal, noting any teen/adult adjustments.
- Reserve one plated, photographer‑ready dish (Niçoise or custard) for the ‘look book’.
Result: chilled custards & rice pudding, ready eggs, seared/cooked proteins, dressed grains, breakfast jars — weekday mornings made couture.
Micronutrient & Macronutrient Guidance — 14‑yr and 42‑yr Female
Below are evidence‑based, general targets and practical swaps to tailor the two‑week menu. These are general guidelines; for personalised medical or clinical nutrition advice, consult a registered dietitian or physician.
General daily targets (examples)
- 14‑year female (moderately active): ~2,000–2,400 kcal/day; Protein ~60–90 g/day (1.2–1.6 g/kg if active); Calcium ~1,300 mg/day; Iron ~15 mg/day; Vitamin D ~600–800 IU/day.
- 42‑year female (moderately active): ~1,800–2,200 kcal/day; Protein ~70–100 g/day (to preserve lean mass, 1.0–1.6 g/kg); Calcium ~1,000–1,200 mg/day; Iron ~18 mg/day (if pre‑menopausal); Vitamin D ~600–800 IU/day.
Practical menu adaptations
- Protein boosts: Add a Greek yogurt or milk‑based smoothie after training; add an extra egg or 30–40 g of fish/lean meat to dinner for the 42‑year‑old.
- Calcium & Vitamin D: Use A2 milk in cereals and smoothies; offer a daily Greek yogurt snack; include oily fish (salmon) twice weekly. Consider fortified milk or a clinician‑recommended supplement if intake is low.
- Iron & absorption: Include iron‑rich legumes, spinach, tuna, and pair with vitamin C (lemon on salad) to enhance absorption. If either is menstruating heavily, monitor iron status.
- Energy for the teen: Slightly larger carbohydrate portions (extra fruit, an additional slice of bread or extra yogurt) on training days support growth and recovery.
- Omega‑3s: Prioritise fatty fish 2–3x/week; consider small daily flaxseed/wheatgerm in yogurt for alpha‑linolenic acid.
- Spirulina & wheatgerm: Spirulina is a concentrated supplement — keep to small amounts (¼–1 tsp in smoothies) and watch iodine content if thyroid concerns exist. Wheatgerm adds vitamin E, B vitamins and fiber — sprinkle 1–2 tbsp on yogurt.
Macros — simple split examples
- 14‑year (example): Carbs 50–60%, Protein 15–25%, Fat 25–30% — favour whole grains, fruit and dairy.
- 42‑year (example): Carbs 40–50%, Protein 20–30%, Fat 25–35% — emphasise lean protein & healthy fats to sustain satiety and muscle mass.
Notes: these are starting points. Monitor energy, sleep, menstrual health, training recovery and mood; adjust calories and protein upward for heavy training or growth phases. If there are clinical concerns (allergies, thyroid, iron deficiency), seek individualised care.