EVENTS
A Taste of French Pate' -- Sept. 19 @ 1:30pm - 3pm -- Bldg 2 Room 204
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In this authentic dégustation, or tasting session, guests sample several traditional pate's, or savory spreads, some made in the local area. Contrary to popular belief, most of these small-batch potted spreads are not expensive. They are perfect for summer picnics and car trips. Our delicious samples may include a Smoked Salmon Pate', and a coarse Mushroom Pate de Campagne both made by The Three Little Pigs Kitchen. And won't you feel chic and sassy as the only one at the cocktail party who can calmly explain the difference between the pate and the terrine? Your hostess, Madame Josie Gonot, from our Taste of France programs gives everyone a copy of her "Pate' Buying Guide," listing the various types, best local brands, where to buy them and some 2023 prices. Join us for some fun and new ideas!
A Taste of French Cheese -- Oct 10 @ 1:30pm - 3pm -- Bldg 2 Room 204
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This authentic taste tasting, or dégustation, by Miss Josie Gonot from A Taste of France is a delicious treat. There are over 400 kinds of cheese produced in France. Many are “Triple-Crème”, the legal name for a French cheese more than 75% butterfat. Our creamy tasting tour may stop in La Brie, the famous village of Roquefort, the mountainous regions of La Chèvre and the historic Normandy town of Camembert. For each cheese, guests receive an information sheet to keep. It contains buying tips, serving ideas and suggested wine combinations.
A Taste of French Chocolate--Nov. 14 @ 1:30pm - 3pm--Bldg 2 Room 204
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Bring a sweetheart or friend to this French dégustation, or taste tasting, as a June event! With your hostess, Miss Josie Gonot from A Taste of France, guests sample 3-4 different grades of a famous French brand of chocolate, Valrohna. Samples may range from the sweet milk chocolate “Jivara” to the very dark and bitter “Guanaja” at 70% cacao. All guests receive a Chocolate Trivia handout that you can use later to quiz your friends regarding famous American standards like Snickers and Baby Ruth. Since chocolate has been long touted as an inspiration for love, the program ends with the reading of some actual love letters written by famous French authors and artists. Ooo-La-La ! C’est L’amour!
A French Gift Guide--Dec. 12 @ 1:30pm - 3pm--Bldg 2 Room 204
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Learn how to choose and correctly pronounce an affordable but high quality French wine and cheese gift this year. Learn how to accurately pronounce the names of Bordeaux, Alsace and Burgundy wines. We practice checking French bottle labels for the region and quality ratings. The guide gives local prices and where to buy each wine and cheese gift idea During class, students can sip a premium non-alcoholic Elderflower and grape juice from Belvoir Farms, some crusty baguette pieces and four gift cheeses to sample, such as a Blue Goat Cheese,k Burgundy Epoisse, Saint Andre and Port Salut. Joyeux Noel and Bob appetit!