French cuisine was codified in the 20th century by Auguste Escoffier to become the modern haute cuisine; Escoffier, however, left out much of the local culinary character to be found in the regions of France and was considered difficult to execute by home cooks.
Ashley Marin is Hanna Marin's mother. Before the series started, her husband, Tom Marin, left them for another woman. Ashley is fed up with that and Hanna, therefore always tells another story: her mom and dad grew apart, split up and it was actually a good thing because her mother is much happier now.
If you can inspire people and give them hope, then you've done something worthwhile.. BIO. Charismatic Carolina girl, Ashley Bratcher is most well known for her breakout role as Grace Anderson in the award winning romantic drama, Princess Cut. Ashley was born and raised in a small southern town in eastern North Carolina and began her acting career on the stage at the age of 16.