Cooking School in Paris

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Cooking School in Paris Jun 16, 2011 22:22:42 GMT -5

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Post by kurgy on Jun 16, 2011 22:22:42 GMT -5

Hi

Our 3 month trip to France is fast approaching...woohoo!
Anyway, my husband's a bit of a Masterchef and I was wondering if anyone could recommend a cooking school. We looked at Le Cordon Bleu, but they didnt have anything he wanted for the month we are in Paris. Not really for pastries, just basics of classic french bistro/regional food. Its a good way for him to have a break from me and the 3 year old, and I benefit with the practice at home!! So if anyone has been to any school that they rate, please let me know.

Thanks

Kirstin

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Cooking School in Paris Jun 17, 2011 1:48:26 GMT -5

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Post by phread on Jun 17, 2011 1:48:26 GMT -5

Hi there Kirstin. I don't know if you need the classes to be in English, or if French would be ok.
For English, our very own , and truly French, Anne Sfez does an excellent class from her home, followed by a lovely dinner with her husband. She is now the food editor for a grocery store magazine, too! afoodiefroggy.canalblog.com/
If she's not available, the Ritz Escoffier has a pretty comprehensive list of classes, too.
If French is okay, L'Atelier de Fred is a fantastic place to head and you'll find even more classes available at L'Atelier des Chefs.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more questions. Cheers!

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Cooking School in Paris Jun 17, 2011 3:04:34 GMT -5

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Post by sunshine817 on Jun 17, 2011 3:04:34 GMT -5

I can vouch for the Ritz classes -- had a blast!

They don't offer a lot of traditional/regional dishes, though -- mine was a Mother's Day menu, and very tasty, but not particularly traditional.

Mine was in French, but I believe English classes are available.

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Cooking School in Paris Jun 17, 2011 13:12:57 GMT -5

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Post by kurgy on Jun 17, 2011 13:12:57 GMT -5

thanks for that. I will look at Anne's site. French classes are out of the question as my husband can just about utter Bonjour...I did look at Atelier de Fred as it was mentioned in Ines' book, but sadly realised it was all in French. I will also definitely look at the Ritz classes for him. otherwise i may just send him for macaron making at le cordon bleu! wouldnt be a bad thing!

thank you

sunshine817 Methuselah Posts: 994	Cooking School in Paris Jun 17, 2011 14:42:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sunshine817 on Jun 17, 2011 14:42:04 GMT -5 No idea how good this one is, but friends of mine are signed up here: www.cuisinemb.com/u_frame.htm Classes are given in English. If I hear back as to how the classes went, I'll post the feedback.
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kurgy Junior Member Posts: 67	Cooking School in Paris Jun 20, 2011 8:11:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kurgy on Jun 20, 2011 8:11:39 GMT -5 Thanks for the links, how timely was that article! Some great classes on offer!

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Jody Methuselah Drinking champagne is like making love, it's good anytime of the day! Posts: 4,322	Cooking School in Paris Jun 30, 2011 17:43:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jody on Jun 30, 2011 17:43:05 GMT -5 Darcy and cooking schools..made me laugh. You know I know you , BA!! But I did your unstuffed cabbage a week or so ago and it was almost as good as yours!!
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