Posts Tagged ‘cooking classes’

Parisian Fast Food.

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

Have half an hour to kill in Paris?. Just a stone’s throw from the Palais de L’elysee, the modern and bright Atelier des chefs ( 10 Rue de Penthievre, eight Arrondissement; 33-1 /53-30-05-82, www.atelierdeschefs.com;Lunch for two around $40) has created a midday class for foodies on the go who have little time to take – let alone make – a leisurely lunch.In this state- of- the- Art- kitchen,workshop -style cooking classes are taught by an international roster of chefs from notable Parisian restaurants, offering instructions for easy but sophisticated seasonal dishes, such as sauted skate in a tangy caper sauce, only in 30 minutes. The hands- on classes are taught only in French, but the lessons really boil down to to following the Chef’s step- by- step demonstrations.

BON Appetit!

The Group enjoys their meal after cooking it.

The Group enjoys their meal after cooking it.

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L'Atelier des Chefs.

L'Atelier des Chefs.

Gourmet Paris, Culinary Tours 2011.

Sunday, August 29th, 2010

Cuisine has always been the highlights of Travel and our Tours always include exclusive experiences that best capture the unique food, wine & culinary traditions of each European destination.

Experience the Best of Authentic cuisine through:

A variety of dining experiences and venues including private chefs, street vendors, food & wine pairing events.

A variety of cooking classes, from private group, demonstration to hands on, one hour to half day to learn how to select & prepare local ingredients and to learn how cuisine reflects the local culture, climate , geography & history.

Behind the- scenes tours of bakeries, wineries and artisanal food workshops.

Visit to specialty markets, gourmet shops & other food sources.

Wine tasting with a group.

Wine tasting with a group.

Fromagerie in Paris.

Fromagerie in Paris.

Farmers market in Paris.

Farmers market in Paris.

ice cream on a cone.

ice cream on a cone.

Charcuterie in Paris.

Charcuterie in Paris.

Shopping for cooking ustencils, then learning how to use them.

Wine tasting & assistance with buying & shipping home.

Private  Touring of the cultural highlights of each region, with an emphasis on local culinary specialties & Traditions.

In addition, experience:

Europe’s best Hotels & Private Homes

Guide & driver

Comprehensive private cultural sightseeing

All tours are small tours & private, can depart once a week & we can customize them to suit your interests & schedules.

Visit us online at, www.luxurytravelconsultant2.com

Bistros in Paris.
Lʼami Jean. Bistro
Earthy cooking of southwest France ( Recommended by Alice Water), lots of meat
dishes but you can eat fish as well.
27 rue Malar, 7th Arrondissement.
Phone number : 1 47 05 86 89
Au Lyonnais, owners Alain Ducasse & Thierry Brosse of Lʼami Louis. Lots of meat
dishes , very expensive.
32 Rue Saint Marc.
Phone number :1 42 96 65 04

www.alain-ducasse.com
Pierre Gagnaire.
6 rue Balazac, 8th arrondissement
Phone number : 1 58 36 12 50
www.pierre-gagnaire.com

Cooking Classes at Alain Ducasse school.
105.00 euros ( half day) $ 231.00
280.00 euros ( full day ) $ 392.00
0r @ L’atelier des chefs.

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Upcoming Tours of Paris 2011. ( soon on our website)

L’eveil des Papilles. Provence.

Monday, August 9th, 2010

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Who are we :

Fabien comes from the Charentes Maritimes. After working in Paris with Monsieur Guy Savoy, Christian Lesquer at the Pavillon Ledoyen, to just mention a couple, he came to the South. Excellent experience with Parisian and regional caterers, a well as in conference centers. Winner of the friendly competition of Young Chefs at the Domaine Vaudieu in Châteauneuf du Pape in April 2010. Passionate about good cuisine.

Angélique, daughter of a caterer in the Paris area. Graduated from the catering school of Paris, Rue Médéric and the catering school of Avignon. Head of reception, then marketing coordinator at the Pavillon Ledoyen on the Champs Elysée; marketing director for the fairs at the Hotel Régina in Paris. Passionate about cuisine.

Together, in 2008, we started the Alpilles Home Management home catering service and Éveil des Papilles, specializing in culinary events and cooking classes

We did a wine tasting catered by Fabien , a very talented chef as well as his wife Angelique who works as a travel & lifestyle management concierge.

Cooking in Luberon.

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Our chef, Damien Gillon was born in Burgundy and moved to Provence a decade ago.

His concept.

• Discover the pleasure of a Pastry Chef in your kitchen and giving him the organization of private dinners or business confidential or improve yourself by using a session initiation . . • Enjoy personalized service and a quality including menu development, shopping (only fresh products), preparing, decorating your table service, wine tasting, the dishes and if necessary a hire. You will be able to evolve according to your desires, from traditional to gourmet menus through organic, vegetarian, molecular or order your parts artistic shot and blown sugar. Et parce que le désir est un luxe, Damien GILLON élabore votre prestation selon vos souhaits; ainsi, chaque menu est conçu sur mesure afin de s’adapter au goût et budget de chacun. And because that desire is a luxury, Damien GILLON develop your performance as you wish, so each menu is tailored to suit the tastes and budgets.

About Gilles. • Eager and technical challenges, he moved to Switzerland to gain control of the chocolate and discover the passion of sugar shot and blown to within Gourmet (1 Michelin macaron) in Martigny.

•Enfin, il explore la Provence des saveurs en confirmant ses acquis à l’Hôtel de l’Europe en Avignon ( 1 macaron Michelin ) comme pâtissier et cuisinier. • Finally, he explores the flavors of Provence, confirming its achievements to the Hotel de l’Europe in Avignon (1 Michelin star) and as a pastry chef.
Il sillonne aujourd’hui les garrigues odorantes du Luberon et vous fait découvrir son art hors du cadre traditionnel de la restauration  jusqu’à chez vous … He now travels fragrant scrubland of Provence and you discover her art beyond the traditional food to your home ...

Damien has been our chef  every time we went to Provence, he is hard working, extremely creative and always accommodating to our clientele. He is the best!.

Chocolate dessert with fruits.

Chocolate dessert with fruits.

Dasmien, a very warm person and an amazing chef.

Dasmien, a very warm person and an amazing chef.