The French Connection

A hands-on session to learn how to make the perfect croissants. 2 hr to 2.5 hrs preparation and baking. It includes the preparation of the dough, the butter, the folding techniques and the baking. Theory of the croissant Each participant will make her/his own 15 croissants (including plain, chocolate and almonds). Participants learn under the...

Parlez-vous francais? Oui, oui!  Join us for a mouthwatering menu as we take our palette to the French Countryside and learn how to braise chicken for Coq au Vin and whip up a zesty Green Salad with a lemon vinaigrette. Discover that butter is the secret to transforming the humble potato into Lyonnaise Potatoes before finishing with the star...

Good wines and simple but elegant fare are hallmarks of the French brasserie tradition, and steak is a favorite order.  You’ll learn to prepare: Oysters Mignonettes Frisee aux Lardons Steak au Poivre Pommes Anna Haricots Verts aux Champignons et Noisettes Profiteroles for dessert Note: We serve wine in our classes. It is against our...

By the latter half of the 19th century, bistros were centers of social life in Paris, catering to great painters, writers, musicians, and other artists.  The simple, down-to-earth food served at such bistros quickly became as celebrated as the eateries’ most famous patrons---and it's still celebrated in Paris and around the world today! ...

Learn how to make a full meal in under an hour and then sit down to enjoy it with your classmates. The focus is on using minimal ingredients and equipment so recipes can easily be created at home. Each month we'll cover a new topic and culinary skill.

With old-school French technique making a return as one of the hottest trends in restaurants today, this is the class to learn how to master some of its fundamental elements.  Menu may include Steak au poivre Braised leeks Salade verte with classic Dijon vinaigrette Pomme purée with garlic confit Red wine-poached pears

As famous for its food as for its fabulous parties, New Orleans is the number one destination on our travel bucket list this year. Join us for a Mardi Gras celebration where you'll learn to make cajun classics such as her famous spoonbread, shrimp etouffee, and Cafe Du Monde style beignets. Bring your beads and your appetite! MENU: Charbroiled Oysters...

Take a page from one of the world's most romantic countries (and cuisines) as you and your partner produce flavor-packed French favorites and gain new culinary knowledge --- while enjoying a cocktail or two! We'll make a complete meal that highlights the best ingredients and preparations France has to offer, including:  tuna niçoise tartine...