A Taste of France: Deep Dive #1

Do a deep dive into French cuisine as we survey all the deliciousness that France has to offer, region by region. We’ll start in Burgundy wine country where we’ll learn how to cook with wine. Next, we’ll taste the Mediterranean-style Provençal cuisine from the south of France where bouillabaisse and ratatouille were invented. Lastly, we’ll head to the gastronomic capital of France to investigate Lyon’s influential nouvelle cuisine.

Arguably, French gastronomy is the most influential of European culinary traditions. The French invented haute cuisine, then turned everything upside-down and re-invented itself with nouvelle cuisine — a simpler, lighter approach with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and presentation. All of this tradition and innovation was supported and promoted by another French invention: the highly influential Michelin Guide and its star-rating system. Even in our everyday language, French words like cuisine, gourmet, récipé, and bon appétit are universally understood and associated with good food.

Do come hungry and thirsty because we’ll be cooking and tasting at the same time. Each class in this series is also a traditional multi-course French dinner including a luscious dessert course and a welcome cocktail. Featured French wines selected by Harvest Market’s wine steward will also be available for purchase by the glass.

Students will leave each session with easy-to-follow recipes of all the dishes on the menu. These recipes have all been adapted for the typical home cook and contain many tips & tricks to help minimize your time in the kitchen while staying true to the spirit of the original flavor profiles.

Deep Dive Session #1 (September 11)

Classic Burgundy Wine Country Cuisine

Located just east of Paris, the Bourgogne region is known for its rich and full-flavored dishes, creamy cheeses, Dijon mustard, and of course its world-class vineyards. Tonight’s menu features all French classics made famous in Burgundy wine country:

• Escargots à la Bourguignonne (snails in butter)
• Coq au Vin (chicken braised with red wine)
• Selection of cheeses
• Crème Brûlée (baked custard)

Tickets are $45 per person, per class. This ticket link is only for class #1. Tickets are limited, so grab one now!  -> A Taste of France: Deep Dive #1 (wufoo.com)

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