Fall for Autumn Appetizers- Class style, hands-on, festive. The fall harvest is our muse to create stunning and delectable bites that will have our taste buds jumping all evening. We will begin with my fabulous Sparkling Cinnamon Pear Cocktail as we cook and create together. First up, Vibrant Pumpkin Hummus, so warming and satisfying followed by ... Read more
Classic French Pastries Workshop- Join me in my gourmet kitchen to prepare my favorite time-honored French pastries. I will share the skills I’ve learned in cooking schools attended all over France in this fascinating look at the French dessert. We will talk about how gourmet Patisseries prepare their goods and ensure freshness at all times. ... Read more
French Food and Wine Workshop After time spent in Paris deepening her knowledge of wine and honing her sauce skills, Lorie will lead you through a day of food and wine pairings to rival any Parisian chef’s creation. This is going to be an amazing day in the kitchen! The fun will begin with a ... Read more
Rosé All Day Wine Tasting Workshop Do you love Rosé wine or are you just curious about it? Either way, you will adore this day of French food and French wine. We’ll master each dish side-by-side and wind our way through this lavish menu chocked full of fresh summer goodness. We’ll dip to the French Riveria ... Read more
Making my simple Tomato Jam recipe is a fabulous way to add a pop of flavor to your dishes. Tomato Jam is fantastic on toasted bread with Parmesan shards, used as a sandwich spread or to top a piece of grilled fish; just add a bit of olive oil and some Kalamata olives and you ... Read more
You are what you eat...if this is true, I may turn into a block of dark chocolate! To get the year off to a great start, I will be teaching a class called Eating Well. We will explore ways to get the most flavor and nutrients from the foods we eat. The fun begins with ... Read more
For my last look at autumn in Provence I want to share picture of gorgeous colorful olives in the markets. Workers scoop large spoonfuls of olives into bags to be enjoyed by their customers. I am not an olive eater per say, but the olives in France taste amazing and once I start, stopping is ... Read more
Can I tell you how much I enjoy my herb and vegetable garden! I have a raised bed on the side of my house, right outside the kitchen door. When we moved into this house over 10 years ago, the bed was filled with unruly shrubbery and the soil quality was terrible. Over the years, ... Read more
I generally keep 3 large white orchids in my silver-plate punch bowl year round. This summer has been exceptionally hot and the orchids did not fare very well. I decided to brighten things up a bit by creating a European garden. I'll reuse the punchbowl for my garden because the scale will create a lot ... Read more
What fun we had making Soups Stews and Breads last week! Teaching cooking classes is one of the true joys of my life. This is a behind the scenes look at the fun we had. Taking a cooking class is a great way to meet new friends, learn something and taste lots of yummy food! ... Read more
