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"For me it was a great experience and just what
was required by a retired gentleman attempting to improve his poor cooking
skills! The opportunity of working so closely and informally with such
enthusiastic and knowledgeable chefs as Maynard and Benedict was very
special.
Bill Boyd
May 2005
"The professionalism throughout and attention
to detail
was supurb and
there was always support and help
at hand when needed. I left the Walnut Grove with a great feeling of achievement
and satisfaction. Thank you so much"
Michelle Hennessy
May 2006 |
Walnut Grove Cookery Course
Gourmet Cuisine and Cooking Classes in the Loire Valley
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| Enjoying cooking
is all about confidence, being relaxed and understanding your
ingredients. Skilfully combining flavours, textures and presentation
is within all of us, our aim at the Walnut Grove is to bring
these qualities out, so that you have the ability to follow
your own flair and imagination.
Each day, you'll experiment with new flavours and new techniques
using the freshest ingredients with expert guidance. Because
our courses are run with a professional yet relaxed holiday
atmosphere, we believe that this is the ideal way of combining
a holiday with culinary development.
You'll arrive on Saturday, mid afternoon. After some time
settling in to your room, the course begins with an introductory
talk to discuss the structure and goals of the program. Later
in the evening, after complimentary champagne and canapés,
you'll enjoy a 6-course gourmet dinner that illustrates the
cooking style you'll be studying during your cookery course,
with explanations by your chef hosts. It's also a wonderful
opportunity to relax and get to know your fellow guests.
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Each day after breakfast, there will be
both demonstration's and hands-on classes, ranging from
basic knife skills to homemade Italian bread's and even
caramelised sugar baskets. This is followed by preparation
of the evening meal, with gourmet dishes such as Apple
& goats cheese croustade with a roquette & walnut
salad or Collops of monkfish glazed with a herb, mustard
& brioche crust, served with saffron tagliatelli
and a white wine, mussel and dill sauce.
After a light lunch, you'll get to enjoy
some of the local culture with visits to an 18th century
windmill producing buckwheat flour in the traditional
method, and a local fromagérie, with demonstration
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| Then back to Walnut Grove for more hands-on
fun in the kitchen, as you put the finishing touches
on dinner. It's then time to sit down and revel in the
stunning food you've learned to prepare.
On the last day, you'll be challenged to use all the
skills and knowledge acquired during the week as you
work in teams to prepare and present the last meal with
only a little guidance from the chefs. To relieve the
pressure, a gourmet barbecue is served in the afternoon,
followed by a game of croquet or boules in the garden.
Then back to the kitchen for final preparations before
sitting down to your gastronomic feast.
For full details of our 5-day cookery course please
click here
These cookery courses can be individually tailored
for groups of 6 to 8 guests. We also offer customized
cooking classes for corporate businesses; for example,
"Team Building in the Kitchen".
Having had numerous cooks from
the charter yachts we have
been told that "Your courses are absolutely ideal
for our needs."
If you have any questions send us an email
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