Potatoes & French History
The French have always loved the potato! Or have they? From pomme frites to hache parmentier, discover the history behind the spud and how it reluctantly became a French staple food.
Discovering Paris – Montmartre
You’ll find our cooking school nestled in the 18th Arrondissement, a charming side of Paris that has a lot of artistic history and views to be remembered! Read our blog to find out all the addresses you need to make the most of your visit here.
Be Parisian – Take the Bus!
Stay above ground and take the bus to see the beauty of Paris from your window! Find out what’s new as of November 2022 when buying tickets and hopping on the bus.
Where to Find the Best English Cookbooks in Paris, France
Looking for where to find the best English cookbooks in Paris? Check out our list of bookshops with English language cookbooks in Paris.
Don’t call me a chicken! Knowing your French Poulets
French Mother: What do you want for dinner, Her son? French son: Chicken! French Mother: Oui mais, what kind of Chicken? Ever been to a …
La Chandeleur – Crêpes Day
There are a number of holidays in France that revolve around food. Actually, who am I kidding, everything revolves around food. So, of course, the crêpes also had to have its own day. But why today and what’s it all about? Happy fêtes des crêpes everyone!
A Little Bite of French History: Chapter 1 – The “Origin Baguettes”
In this our first episode of A Little Bite of French History, we are looking at the legend of the baguette. Who came up with this bread we all associate with the French? Find out, here.
How to care for your kitchen knives
We are often asked how we take care of our chef’s knives at our cooking schools and which knives we prefer to use in our kitchens. Learn about our choice and all you need to know about knife care.
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.