Flavors of Normandy

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. 
 

Normandy, a region renowned for its rich culinary heritage, is home to a delightful array of traditional ingredients. Apples, with their crisp and tart flavor, are a cornerstone of the local cuisine, often used in everything from desserts to savory dishes. Calvados, the region’s famous apple brandy, captures the essence of Normandy’s orchards and is enjoyed as both a digestif and an ingredient in various recipes. And no visit to Normandy would be complete without indulging in Camembert, the creamy, fragrant cheese that originates from the region. Together, these iconic ingredients embody the rustic, flavorful soul of Normandy’s gastronomy.    

MENU

Baked Camembert Served with Charcuterie, Cornichons, Garlic Confit, Apples, Honey & Grilled Bread

Poulet a la Normande—Chicken Legs Braised in Apple Cider & Calvados with Onions, Garlic & Herbs, Finished in a Decadent Sauce of Cream, Dijon Mustard & Fried Apples

Crispy Roast Potatoes with Duck Fat Fried Rosemary & Garlic 

Tarte Tatin—Apple & Caramel Tart with Puff Pastry

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.

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