Captivating Light of Provence and 3 Tips for Outstanding Photos There is something spectacular about the light in Provence. It feels like you are standing in an orb of soft light and photos, especially of people, are extremely pretty. This interesting phenomenon is of course what has drawn artists to the sunny South of France ... Read more
Join me for Appetizers Just in time for Holiday Gatherings Come to a cooking class that’s like throwing a party without all the work! Join me in the kitchen to concoct crave-able appetizers that reflect the flavors of the season. Sip gorgeous Rosemary Pomegranate Palomas as stunning as they are delicious and join the fun ... Read more
Chicken Pot au Feu is a French dish symbolizing comfort, warmth and of course home cooking. I know Spring is almost here but the evenings are still quite chilly and the truth is, anytime is a good time to make my Chicken Pot au Feu. Chicken Pot au Feu translates to pot on fire. Traditionally ... Read more
Paris Windows & Trends for Fall One of my favorite things to do while in Paris is to look for trends, it feels like a throwback to my first career in apparel design. Many of you probably already know that this was my first trip back to France in exactly 3 years. This time I ... Read more
Artisanal European Breads After spending a week of study in Paris on Artisanal European bread, Lorie will lead a small group on a deep dive into the wonders of freshly baked European bread. All techniques will be tailored for the American home chef with no shortcuts on flavor and quality! There is nothing like the ... Read more
Artisanal European Breads After spending a week of study in Paris on Artisanal European bread, Lorie will lead a small group on a deep dive into the wonders of freshly baked European bread. All techniques will be tailored for the American home chef with no shortcuts on flavor and quality! There is nothing like the ... Read more
Join me for An Evening of French Cooking an immersive culinary and cultural experience and enjoy an evening of fun, French food, and wine. We’ll master each dish side-by-side and wind our way through this sumptuous menu so jam-packed with fresh food and flavor your taste buds will sing. 5- courses to savor and each ... Read more
Caprese Panini Recipe and Ideas for a Spring Menu Is there anything better for a quick spring dinner than Caprese Panini? The gooey melted cheese, rich pesto and combination of fresh and sun dried tomatoes gives each bite a sweet tang of flavor. Spring days are so busy at my house, getting the yard in ... Read more
Cooking, Authors, Food & Wine What do all of these things have in common? They will help me, and A Taste of Paris, welcome spring. I'm thrilled to bring you two OUSTANDING original events, you will only find here! I've partnered with Janice MacLeod, New York Times bestselling author, to bring you Cooking and Book ... Read more
Rosemary Skewered Beef Recipe Aren’t simple appetizers the best? I think so, especially when they have fantastic flavor and an elegant touch. That’s exactly how I would describe my Rosemary Skewered Beef recipe. When making tidbits to accompany a glass of wine or two, it’s nice to have something a bit heavier to serve like ... Read more
