The farmer’s markets are an essential way of life in France, a meeting point for neighbors, a chat with the vendors, a way to keep track of what’s in season, and of course, the perfect place to pick up ingredients for a fabulous meal! Join Molly at the market to peruse the stands and prepare for a four course meal. We’ll stop by a boulangerie for a baguette, certainly necessary, the butcher, and a fromagerie. Then we head to Molly’s 18th century Versailles apartment to cook together and enjoy a wonderful French meal.
The Details:
WHEN: Each class is booked by request to perfectly fit your schedule. Each class starts at the market at 9:30AM.
*Not available on Monday or Wednesday.
WHERE: Depending on the day you book, we will meet at the market at the Saint Louis Cathedral or the markets of Notre Dame.
WHO: Anyone that loves to cook and bake!
DURATION: 4 hours, 9:30AM to 1:30PM
WHAT’S INCLUDED: A tour of a farmer’s market, visits to a boulangerie, butcher, and cheese shop, a four course meal (starter, main, cheese, dessert + wine)
COST: 120€/person, 2 person minimum
Max Capacity: 4 people
Fall/Winter Menu:
Starter:
Potimarron (chestnut pumpkin) soup
Main:
Coq au Vin (chicken stew with mushrooms, carrots, and onions in a red wine sauce)
-or-
A Seasonal Quiche using vegetables from the market (ex. leek/mushroom or traditional Quiche Lorraine)
*Make the dough and filling from scratch!
Salad with traditional French Vinaigrette
Cheese Course:
A selection of 3 cheeses from the market or a local fromagerie
Dessert:
Individual Lemon Tarts
-or-
Chocolate Mousse
Meal is served with a beautifully paired red wine.
Spring/Summer Menu:
Starter:
Traditional French Shredded Carrot Salad -or- Fresh Mozzeralla, Basil Tomato Salad
Main:
Ratatouille served with seasoned grilled chicken or polenta
-or-
A Seasonal Quiche using vegetables from the market (ex. zucchini/goat cheese/basil or traditional Quiche Lorraine)
*Make the dough and filling from scratch!
Salad with traditional French Vinaigrette
Cheese Course:
A selection of 3 cheeses from the market or a local fromagerie
Dessert:
Individual Lemon or Berry Tarts
-or-
Chocolate Mousse
Meal is served with chilled white or rosé wine.
