Vegetarian Summer Market in France

A hands-on in-person cooking class culminating in a dinner served with wine and beer. This class is limited to 14 students. Review our registration and cancellation policies here. 
 

Weekly markets are a staple of life in France, from small countryside towns to the bustling streets of Paris. Dedicated plazas or open-air buildings welcome vendors of fresh breads, meats, cheeses, and seasonal produce. Crowds gather to socialize and choose from an abundance of colorful fruits and vegetables. Pack your market tote bag and join chef Zoe in celebrating all that summer has to offer - sweet corn, Romano beans, stone fruit, summer tomatoes, and more - with a menu celebrating summer produce at its peak!     

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Grilled Bread with Summer Tomatoes, Basil & Aged Balsamic Vinegar

Braised Romano Beans with Tomatoes, Fresh Herbs & Peppery Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Puff Pastry Tart with Herbed Ricotta, Summer Corn, Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Cherry Tomatoes & Scallions 

Stone Fruit Compote with Honey & Labneh

This menu contains the following common allergens: Egg, Dairy, Wheat. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions that concern your ability to cook along, please e-mail info@18reasons.org before purchasing a ticket.

Let’s Cook Together! 

Zoé McLaughlin was born in Paris and raised in San Francisco. She graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and worked in restaurants in France while she wrote and published her first cookbook – a collection of family recipes influenced by her multicultural upbringing. She now lives in San Francisco, where she works in the non-profit culinary world and hosts online cooking demonstrations. She has a passion for bringing together the diverse flavors and culinary traditions of the Bay Area with the time tested techniques of classical French cooking.

_{Photo courtesy of Zoe McLaughlin}