Vegan French Cooking Class in Historic Bordeaux Apartment
Step back in time with a culinary twist. Experience the charm of a historic Bordeaux apartment while preparing elegant vegan versions of timeless French recipes—hosted by a cookbook author.
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Vegan French Cooking Class in Historic Bordeaux Apartment
What's included in Vegan French Cooking Class in Historic Bordeaux Apartment
(Subject to Option Inclusions)We’ll meet at the Opera (Grand Theatre) and take a short, scenic stroll down one of the most famous Bordeaux boulevards, passing charming cafés and boutiques. If you wish, we can stop by a local wine shop to pick up a bottle to enjoy with the class. Once we arrive at my apartment, we'll get to know each other over an apéro—a drink and small bites- and I'll introduce our menu for the evening. You’ll be provided with your own apron, knife, cutting board, and recipe card. I'll demonstrate the steps and you're invited to participate in the cooking as much or as little as you're comfortable with. We’ll make the dessert first so it has time to set or bake, and then make a main dish. Sample dishes we may prepare include: Vegetable Blanquette Tomato Tarte Tatin Chou Farci Chocolate Mousse Seasonal Fruit Clafoutis Verrines After cooking, we’ll enjoy conversation and laughter over a beautiful candlelit dinner. I’ll also be happy to offer my recommendations for discovering Bordeaux. Please note: Due to regulations, I cannot serve alcohol, but you are welcome to bring your own wine to enjoy with the class.
Food Menu
STARTER - Tapenade with Fresh Bakery Bread and Olives
A locally made tapenade spread on slices of a hearty, fresh baguette
MAIN - Tomato Tarte Tatin
An upside down, caramelized savory tart- with juicy bursts of tomato and a crispy flaky crust
DESSERT - Chocolate and Cream Verrine
Layers of freshly made chocolate ice cream and lightly whipped vanilla cream, in a pretty glass, topped with a fruit coulis
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Apron and all cooking utensils
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Three course, vegan dinner
- Guests are welcome to bring their own bottle of wine
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility limitations
- Must be able to walk at least 10 minutes and up three flights of stairs
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We will meet on the steps of the Opera (Grand-Théâtre) in the center of Bordeaux. From there we will take a lovely 10-minute stroll to my apartment, passing high-end boutiques, and charming cafés. If you’d like, we can stop at a local wine shop so you can pick up a bottle to enjoy during the class.
