Little White Lies distinguishes systematically between public claims, documents, first-hand records, third-party sources, open questions, commentary and satire.
The rule
An allegation is not strengthened for dramatic effect. A question remains a question. An absence of documentation is not presented as proof that the opposite occurred. Where several explanations remain possible, they remain visible.
The underlying method is deliberately boring: identify the public claim, identify the producer or supplier attached to it, request the dates and quantities, compare those records with recipes and sales, and publish corrections when better evidence appears.
Evidence labels
Public claim
A statement, menu description, press release, interview or public article attributed to Little Red Door or another identified source.
Document
A document whose existence and contents can be checked. Where a document cannot responsibly be reproduced, it is described as “document on file”.
Open question
A point that can be tested by invoices, quantities, dates, delivery notes or supplier confirmation but has not been presented here as conclusively resolved.
Commentary
Interpretation or satire. It does not replace the factual record.
Public sources used for the current version
Agri/Culture
Public descriptions of the menu identify 11 cocktails based on agricultural practices, and describe the Aquaponie/JADEN basil story.
The Spirits Business
100% French
Published material describes Agri/Culture as highlighting products presented as 100% French.
BarNews
JADEN
JADEN publicly describes its aquaponic garden in Chantilly and currently lists basil among its products.
jadenchantilly.fr
Savoie Lactée
Savoie Lactée describes itself as an initiative of the Union des Producteurs de Beaufort. Its published product range lists Protealpine 80, Sérac, Ricotta and Beurre de Baratte, not Beaufort cheese.
Savoie Lactée — products
WAKAZE
Public corporate records show judicial liquidation from 7 January 2026 and a date of cessation of payments of 1 November 2025.
Pappers — WAKAZE France
Permaculture
Published coverage lists WAKAZE umeshu in the Permaculture cocktail.
Do It In Paris
Les Jardins de Karine
Public contact details for Les Jardins de Karine in Moriviller.
Terre Vivante
Documents on file
The timing section refers to correspondence retained by the archive. The site does not publish private correspondence merely to create visual drama. Where publication becomes relevant, the document should be reviewed for privacy, copyright, confidentiality and evidentiary context before being reproduced.
Corrections
If reliable records establish that a statement on this site is inaccurate or incomplete, the correction should be made visibly rather than silently. See the Legal Notice & Right of Reply page.