Cook & Eat
With all the time I’ve spent in France, I’ve spent far more time eating than cooking. The fact that my kitchen currently consists of two hot plates and a refrigerator doesn’t help anything either. But when given the invitation to my first cooking class I jumped on the opportunity. Who knew of all people, I’d be getting a lesson from a former photography teacher – Philippe Vermes – and his lovely wife Nancy. Our menu consisted of soupe au legumes, potatoes au gratin, sauteed mushrooms, tarte tatin and madeleines. And of course the best part about learning how to cook, is that someone has to eat it too! C’est si bon!
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jen laceda
November 13, 2009 at 1:49 pm //
Tarte Tatin and Madeleines! My favourite!! Did you make your madeleines with orange flower water? :)
Marty
November 13, 2009 at 1:58 pm //
Food has so much to do with appreciation of a different cultures. I hope you find time for many more cooking classes–the meal looked marvelous. I can see how Julia Child fell in love with French cooking. Bon Appétit!
MartyD
Xander
November 13, 2009 at 2:40 pm //
I love taking cooking classes! So far I’ve only taken them in Asia, but I’d enjoy doing them elsewhere, too. And I like the idea of doing it socially. The other night we had some friends over for an evening of making pizza, and one of my friends, who doesn’t cook for herself, suggested we start doing classes more often. Could be a fun idea for a monthly gathering, perhaps… -X
Erin @ SYL: Slipcover Your Life
November 14, 2009 at 7:10 pm //
Looks delicious!!!
Cate
November 14, 2009 at 7:39 pm //
I know how you feel about the small kitchen I had that set-up for seven years. These look yummy and the fun you all had comes through in the images. It has inspired me –just a tinge– to cook, even bake something omg lookout oven.
Leela Cyd
November 17, 2009 at 2:33 am //
madelines are my true passion — the cross between cookie and cake, their gorgeous shape — they are truly sublime! Am I crazy or do you not have a contact email on your blog?
Love your writing and easy-going question/answer interviews with so many inspiring travelers.
Leela
Leelacyd.com
Prêt à Voyager
November 18, 2009 at 11:10 am //
leela- you have to go into view my profile, but my email is there :)
anne