Paris Shop'N'Cook Excursion

Introduction:

Master the art of French cooking in Paris. Join an experience chef on a journey to the local markets to select the best produce. Back in the kitchen, get great tips on preparing French cuisine that you can recreate back home.

Highlights:

• Visit a local food market in Paris
• Learn to identify the different cheeses
• Get expert instruction on how to prepare authentic French recipes
• Taste the fruits of your labor at the end of your lesson

Detailed description:

According to the American chef and food author, “In France, cooking is a serious art form and a national sport.” But it can also be a lot of fun! Become a veritable French gourmand for a day with this tour that teaches you the Gaulish pleasures of the kitchen table.

Earn your cooking badge with the Shop 'N' Cook Tour, where you will discover culinary delights in the best way possible; by creating them yourself. Join experienced chefs on a trip to a typical Parisian market to meet the local producers. They will teach you about the many cheeses, meats, seafood, and other raw materials used to create the delightful dishes of French cuisine.

Find out how to pick out the best Saint-Jacques scallops, how to tell a duck's breast from a duck's magret, and how to taste the difference between the various types of milk used to make cheese. After filling your basket, the real action begins as you prepare your own gourmet meal under the watchful eyes of professional cooks in a picturesque Parisian setting.

The recipes will be adjusted according to the available seasonal produce, as well as your tastes and desires — and any health or medical restrictions you might have. The secret to perfection lies in simplicity, and everything you cook is designed for easy export to your home table, so that you can impress your loved ones, friends, and colleagues by inviting them over for an unforgettable pampering of their taste buds once you are back home.