When I first met Pam, it seemed like I met a small whirlwind!
She's always on the move! What energy!!!
Pam in action during the course
She's always on the move! What energy!!!
Pam in action during the course
And we hit it off at once! (Uju our joint friend knew what she was doing putting us in contact!) Pam then decided to organise a Cooking Holiday here Aux Jardins des Thevenets and what fun that was! Early September Pam and an old friend, Randy arrived, then Debbie, who was certainly the most applied student in the group, and Annalize all the way from South Africa! A great great group! Every day swirled by in hurly burly activities around food - not just strictly cooking step by step boring boring!
Actually, I've decided to call it not a 'Cooking Holiday' but
French Lifestyle Adventure
and Cooking with Pam!
We did all kinds of wonderful things like visiting the Medieval Village of Charroux where the Mustard Lady, Madame Maenner, showed us how they still grind mustard seeds on an old grinding stone that used to be turned by a donkey but thanks to modern technology, now runs with a motor! http://www.huiles-et-moutardes.com/fr
Then off to Saint Pourçain, the oldest vineyards in France, where we had a tasting at the 'Cave' of the Laurent Family! And stocked up with wines like the Cuvée Toussaint for our 'Foie Gras'! http://pagesperso-orange.fr/famille.laurent/
We also had the oppourtunity to eat at our Michelin star restaurant in Vichy, Jacques Decoret http://www.jacquesdecoret.com and I also took them to my very favourite restaurant in the area - L'Auberge du Pont!
So why not come along on the next French Lifestyle Adventure and Cooking with Pam previewed for April 2009!
Watch her Blog for more info and hurry up as there's only room for 7!
http://thegypsychef.blogspot.com/
Lynn
All of us Chez Jacques Decoret - Pam in the middle
We spent time at the Vichy market - had lots of fun trying on things, Annalize turning the heads of all the men in the area, and of course oogling over all the food stands - from the cheese counters to our local Charolais meat to veggies and more exotic stands all under one roof. The Vichy Market inside - Photo by Pam
The four days together filled with laughter, especially due to Randy's quirky comments, went past much to fast and my life felt empty after they all left! So why not come along on the next French Lifestyle Adventure and Cooking with Pam previewed for April 2009!
Watch her Blog for more info and hurry up as there's only room for 7!
http://thegypsychef.blogspot.com/
Life is about sharing!
BisousLynn
3 comments:
I attended this fabulous cooking holiday and can personally vouch for the wonderful time that we all had. Lynn and Pam are a fantastic team. Upon my arrival to Jardins des thevenet, I was greeted by instant friends. Lynn and her husband, Olivier, are the most gracious hosts you could ever meet, and I at once felt comfortable in their beautiful B&B. And Pam, the "Gypsy Chef", is a whirlwind of energy that you just have to experience. The week was a nice balance of cooking together in Lynn's fabulous kitchen, visits to the countryside and nearby Vichy, and plenty of R&R. I highly recommend this french culinary and cultural adventure with Lynn and Pam. You will not be disappointed!
Debbie Thank You! It was great sharing all of our adventures with you! Now you have to come in April! Pam
Oh, my, this sounds like just the thing to kick off a gorgeous spring!
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