Merci Monsieur Paul – Paul Bocuse, Legendary French Chef dies at age 91
A culinary legend, chef Paul Bocuse, passed away at the age of 91. His contribution to the city of Lyon and to France and French cuisine will never be forgotten.
A taste for French wines – Enjoying the harvest season in France
The Fall marks the grape harvest season. A great time to visit the numerous wineries of France. But if a winery visit is not in the cards, at least you can enjoy the wonderful wines of France not only in bars but also during wine tastings.
French Sauces – Celebrating Seven Years of The Mother of All Sauces Class
You will find with great difficultly a traditional French recipe without sauce – and sometimes lots of it. Rich, creamy, delicious and quintessentially French.
What’s the Best Chocolate for Cooking? Let’s Talk About Chocolate
What’s the best chocolate for cooking? At Cook’n With Class we pride ourselves on working with quality ingredients. The best recipes are made even better when you work with fabulous products. Discover the origins of cocoa and the happy arrival of chocolate from the new world.
Wine Etiquette in France – Bringing wine to the party
The dos and don’ts of bring wine to a party or dinner in France. Cultural traps not to fall into next time you are invited out. Read about wine etiquette from our sommelier.
The Party Must Go On – Surviving those post New Years blues
Some people may find post holiday celebrations a bit anti-climatic. But just because the clock struck 12:01 doesn’t mean that the party has to end. Sommelier, Preston Mohr has a few tips on how to ditch the post-holiday blues
Traditional Regional French Winter Meals
The Winter season in France, like most things in this lovely country, focuses primarily on food. Every season has its tradition. Every region has its specialty. Come discover the traditional foods of this Winter season.
Le Beaujolais Nouveau Est Arrivรฉ!
Growing up in the US, I always remember seeing these funny signs hanging about the supermarkets and liquor stores around Thanksgiving saying Le Beaujolais Nouveau Est Arrivรฉ. What was this purplish-red wine disguised in the gaudy colorfully painted bottles? And what was all the commotion about?
Women in the Kitchen – Paris’s Female Chefs
In honor of International Women’s Day, Emily highlights the female chefs who are shaking things up in the Paris food scene.