A little about the book : For the lover of everything France The French Ingredient is a memoir about building a life in Paris one lesson at a time!
At the end of each chapter, you’ll find a little 'Astuce' or tip, so you too will know the etiquette for living a life à la Parisian.
If you'd love a little insight into culture in France, this is the book for you! I didn’t move to Paris for La Cuisine. She wasn’t even a twinkle in my eye when I arrived at the end of 2005. In the book, I talk about my arrival here in France, and the catalysts and the career changes that eventually led to La Cuisine Paris (sometimes the universe drops a little crumb for you to follow). Fourteen years later, I am so thrilled that this little spot is a place where so many of you feel at home in Paris. That makes you family in our eyes.
So, after close to 20 years here in France, there have been some fun (and not-so-fun) lessons along the way. I'll fill you in on the challenges of starting and running a business in France - particularly when you start a business you know nothing about (but then again, if you don't know where you are going, you cannot officially be lost), all most importantly all of the magical things I have learned about French culture, and this lovely city that has adopted me (even if it kicks my butt from time to time).
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Three hours of mastering the French Classic Mother Sauces - the grand canon of Cuisine Française. We’ll tackle emulsions, roux, reductions and more!
Explore the vibrant area of Paris, Le Marais, and visit some of the city's finest food stores. Then, enjoy a hands-on cooking class where you'll create a Traditional 4-course French meal. NOTE: The main course will be France's famous Magret de Canard (Duck Breast).
Spend the morning like the locals, with a typical Parisian experience. A full immersion in to French culture with a French Market Tour followed by a hands-on French Cooking Class right in the heart of Paris !
For the serious Macaron lover. Three hours of intensive Macaron time - we will tackle two types of classic macaron shells and four types of classic macaron fillings!
Paris is filled with charming boutiques, independent shops, artisan makers, and carefully curated stores, so there is always something interesting to discover around every corner! From French kitchenware and stationery to homeware and thoughtful gifts, these addresses offer plenty of unique finds, whether you’re looking for something for yourself, or a special gift to bring home.
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