Introduction to French Cooking in Paris

Take a hands on, semi private cooking class in the heart of Paris with an English speaking cook. And a Countess to boot! Welcome to cooking with Countess Rosabelle where you will learn to prepare Parisian favorites influenced by Rosabelle's travels around the world.

Born in 1960 on an Alberta ranch near Calgary, Countess Rosabelle left Canada with her parents, East European aristocrats - at the age of 11, first to North Africa, then to the wonderfully hospitable South-West of France. She became a student in Paris and with a degree in English Literature and Art History, she worked for almost twenty years in the art business before completely changing her professional activity to teaching her "Introduction to French cooking" courses.

Each participant is given a copy of all the recipes in English, which are read, then explained either in English, French or both with special attention given to the culinary vocabulary. The practical, hands-on class then starts. Her recipes are very easy and practical to make but at the same time adding a little modernity to traditional meals. The menu changes daily and monthly so there is always something different.

Everybody takes an active part in the making of all the recipes (peeling, chopping, stirring, tasting, etc). Preparation and cooking are done in Rosabelle's kitchen, meals are served in the dining-room and last between 45 minutes and an hour. Enjoy a quick cup of coffee or herbal tea in the sitting room as you gather the recipes which have been annotated, add a cover-sheet with the menu of the day and bind them with a piece of ribbon.

Schedule details

Departure Dates:

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Departure Point:

Class is held at a private Residence in the 9th Arrondissement of Paris

Departure Time:

• LUNCH - 11:00am
• DINNER - 8:00pm

Pricing information

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Tour options:

Additional information

Inclusions:

• Recipes
• Refreshments
• Lunch or dinner (2 courses)
• Cooking class with an expert cook

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Hotel pickup and drop off

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• This is a semi-private class with a maximum of 4 people per group
• Vegetarian options are available on request
• This tour does not include Hotel pick up, however please advise your Paris contact details at time of booking. This information  is for the tour operator to keep on record for contact purposes only.
• Adult pricing applies to all travelers

Itinerary:

Sample Lunch Menu Choices (subject to change and ingredient availability):
Poulet basquaise
Tarte Tatin (aux pommes caramelisees)

Saute de veau au fenouil
Souffle au chocolat

Filet mignon de porc aux pommes et aux epices
Crepes a la confiture

Magret de canard au miel
Tarte au citron

Poissons aux herbes en papillotes
Creme brulee

Blancs de poulet au citron vert a la vapeur
Tarte sablee tiede au chocolat noir

Salade sucree-salee au saumon fume
Petits fondants au chocolat

Blanquette de veau
Tarte aux pommes et au romarin

Ragout de moules aux lentilles
Clafoutis biscuite aux griottes et aux poires

Souffle au saumon fume
Compote de fruits secs aux epices dans un sirop de vin rouge

Navarin d'agneau aux petits legumes
Gratin aux fruits rouges

Sample Dinner Menu Choices (subject to change and ingredient availability):
Salade sucree-salee au saumon fume
Blanquette de veau
Tarte au citron

Souffle au fromage
Trois poissons aux herbes en papillotes
Gratin de pommes et rhubarbe

Timbale verte a l'avocat, pommes et fondue de gorgonzola
Blancs de poulet au citron vert a la vapeur
Tarte sablee tiede au chocolat noir

Feuillete de chevre aux epinards
Poulet basquaise
Creme brulee

Allumettes au fromage et salade verte aux herbes fraiches
Navarin d'agneau aux petits legumes
Compote de fruits secs aux epices dans un sirop de vin rouge

Soupe a la courgette et au basilic

Hachis Parmentier
Souffle au chocolat

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