Back to Basics - First build your oven! New Summer Classes

And now for something completely different! We are going back to basics: this summer, in a two part class, we will first be making the oven……



Under expert tuition from David Hosie of Presbytere Poterie, you will learn how to build an adobe oven in the garden. Working with clay dug from the Gascon terre, we will shape and mould it to make a lovely domed oven...



...which, in Class II, you will learn to fire (with wood or charcoal) and cook all manner of things from esclavida to kebaps and pizzas.



50€ per evening includes supper with wine



Oven Building: Friday June 10th 6pm PLEASE NOTE _- THIS CLASS IS FULLY BOOKED BUT WE ARE ARRANGING FURTHER DATES. PLEASE CONTACT US TO EXPRESS INTEREST



Al fresco Cooking in Wood-fired Oven: Friday July 1st 6pm



Please note – these dates are weather-dependent. If the classes are over-subscribed we will add more dates, therefore if you want to do this class but can’t manage these dates, please let us know



Small Classes - Maximum of six people - At Villa Leon, Ste Dode (nr Mielan)

For bookings or further information ring: 05 62 70 02 21 or email sarah.beattie@neuf.fr





Former BBC Mastercook and BBC MasterChef of the North, Sarah Beattie is the author of six cookery books and has appeared on Food & Drink, This Morning & Woman’s Hour. She has written for many major national publications and wrote the monthly seasonal recipe for The Soil Association for several years. She lives full time in the Gers.

Spring Classes at La Cuisine Verte

COOKING CLASSES
(in English)

Award-winning British food writer Sarah Beattie’s new morning cooking classes for Spring followed by lunch with wine.


9th OR 16th FEBRUARY – LOW FAT, FULL FLAVOUR. If you are looking to shed a few kilos before the summer but don’t want to just eat rabbit food, this is for you! Lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, with clever ideas to reduce the fat content without sacrificing the taste.


23rd FEBRUARY FURTHER THAI (by request) – Som Tam, Tom Kha Het, Pad Thai and a couple of curries



2nd OR 10th MARCH (please note – the 10th is a THURSDAY) - A GREEK FEAST– Avgolemono Soup, Spanakopita, Lemonates Patates, Maramoulosalata, Spoon Fruit, Pashka


23rd OR 30th MARCH – THE ITALIAN JOB – Real Risotto, Antipasti, Canneloni, ice cream and biscotti


6th APRIL (by request) MOROCCAN FEAST Fatayer, Brik, Vegetable Tajine, Lemon & Coriander CousCous & Serpent Cake


13th & 20th APRIL EASTER BAKING Hot Cross Buns, Easter biscuits, saffron buns and more…



50€ includes all ingredients and Lunch.
All classes start at 10am
Small Classes - Maximum of four people - At Villa Leon, Ste Dode (nr Mielan)
For bookings or further information ring: 05 62 70 02 21 or email sarah.beattie@neuf.fr
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Happy New Classes 2011

NEW MORNING CLASSES FOR THE NEW YEAR FOLLOWED BY LUNCH WITH WINE.
50€ includes all ingredients and lunch with wine!


10am - Weds Jan 5 Moroccan Feast : Brik, Fatayer, Vegetable Tajine with Lemon & Coriander Couscous, Serpent Cake NB: This class is full but a new date will be added soon. Do let me know if you would like to do the Moroccan Class.


10am – Weds Jan 12 Further Thai Cooking: Som Tam, Tom Kha Het, Pad Thai

10am – Weds Jan 19 Further Thai Cooking: Som Tam, Tom Kha Het, Pad Thai







10am – Weds Jan 26 Fresh pasta: make ravioli in brodo, tagliatelle and cannelloni

10am – Weds Feb 2 Fresh pasta: make ravioli in brodo, tagliatelle and cannelloni

We look forward to seeing you in 2011.
FOR BOOKINGS OR FURTHER INFORMATION:
05 62 70 02 21 or email sarah.beattie@neuf.fr

Former BBC Mastercook and BBC MasterChef of the North, Sarah Beattie is the author of six cookery books and has appeared on Food & Drink, This Morning & Woman’s Hour. She has written for many major national publications and wrote the monthly seasonal recipe for The Soil Association for several years. She lives full time in the Gers, between Mirande and Trie sur Baïse.

New Afternoon Classes

COOKING CLASSES
(in English)Award-winning British Food Writer Sarah Beattie’s
new afternoon cookery classes

3rd or 10th November 2pm Edible Gifts – An afternoon workshop making all manner of pretty delicious presents to give to your friends and family. All ingredients and packaging materials will be provided and you will enjoy tea and cakes. We'll be making Panforte, Florentines, Macaroons, Stained Glass Biscuits, Christmas Pudding Truffles and other lovely things.

17th or 24th November 2pm Christmas Puddings & Pies Get ready for Christmas with traditional and new recipes for the Festive season. All ingredients provided. Followed by a cream tea. Choose an authentic dark Victorian pud or a lighter tropical one. Or ring the changes with Rum & Chocolate or try an iced Ginger Mousse. And you won't believe your mince pies......

1st or 8th December 2pm Finger Food, Party Snacks & Cocktail Canapés – As the end of year festivities loom, learn how to make some new nibbles to treat your guests. Finish with a serious tasting session with mulled wine. A selection of hot and cold delicacies using choux, filo, brik and puff pastry plus fresh fruit and vegetables.

50€ includes all ingredients and refreshments.
Small Classes - Max four people - At Villa Leon, Ste Dode (nr Mielan)
For bookings or further information ring: 05 62 70 02 21 or email sarah.beattie@neuf.fr

La Rentree - Time for New Classes at La Cuisine Verte

9th or 16th September 6pm Moroccan Feast Make Brik a l’oeuf, Fatayer, Vegetable Tagine with Lemon & Coriander Couscous and a fabulous Serpent Cake, then sit down and eat it!

23rd or 30th September 6pm THAI CURRY PASTES – learn to make your own authentic curry paste, the basis for all sorts of delicious Thai curries. Learn the difference between Red, Yellow, Green & Mussaman curries. Understand the harmonious balance between spicy, sour, salty and sweet and how it is fundamental to all Thai food. Discover where to source ingredients locally.

7th or 21st October 6pm Squash Find delicious new ways of using these plentiful seasonal vegetables: Mucver (Turkish Fritters), Butternut Squash Risotto with Roquefort, Spiced Pumpkin Pie and Chocolate Cake (with a hidden surprise….)

50€ includes all ingredients and supper.
Small Classes - Max four people - At Villa Leon, Ste Dode (nr Mielan)
For bookings or further information ring: 05 62 70 02 21 or email sarah.beattie@neuf.fr

B&B at La Cuisine Verte

We have now registered at our Mairie, put ourselves on the Tourist Office's list and are open for business as a B&B - Chambres d'Hotes. Website: http://villaleon.weebly.com We look forward to welcoming guests at any time of the year. All rooms are en suite with a choice of double or twin. Travel cot and bedding on request at no extra charge. Special diets catered for. Rates 65 euros per room per night incl taxe de sejour.

Nearest airports at Lourdes Tarbes (50 mins) Pau (1hr 15 mins) or Toulouse (1 1/2 hrs) TGV trains to Tarbes or other trains to Auch. To book or for more information, ring 00 33 562700221 or email sarah.beattie@neuf.fr

More evening dates

There is just ONE place available for the MEDITERRANEAN MEZZE class on Thursday week, April 29 at 6pm. Please phone asap if you’d like to book this place. All other classes on our previous mailing are sold out.



BY POPULAR DEMAND - we are now adding another THAI CURRY PASTES on 12th May (please note this is a WEDNESDAY due to Public Holiday on the Thursday) and adding another MEDITERRANEAN MEZZE on Thursday 20th May.



PLUS!



27th May & 3rd June FRESH PASTA – learn to make your own pasta from scratch. You will find out where to source the best flour and how to make green, pink, yellow, orange and even chocolate pasta. Have fun with shapes, make stripey or spotty farfalle, plump tortellini, ravioli or cappeletti. Afterwards we’ll have a pasta supper when you’ll be able to taste everything we’ve made.



10th June & 17th June PIZZA – discover how to bake authentic Italian pizza with a variety of doughs and toppings. Will include pizzette, Friuli fruit pizza and Turkish pide. You will find out the best way to cook your pizza in a domestic oven and you’ll be able to enjoy all the different pizzas for supper followed by a luscious Italian pudding.



50€ includes all ingredients and supper. All classes start at 6pm



Small Classes - Maximum of four people - At Villa Leon, Sainte Dode (near Mielan)



For bookings or further information: phone 05 62 70 02 21, reply to this email or email sarah.beattie@neuf.fr



Check out Sarah’s blog at

http://lacuisineverte.blogspot.com





Former BBC Mastercook and BBC MasterChef of the North, Sarah Beattie is the author of six cookery books and has appeared on Food & Drink, This Morning & Woman’s Hour. She has written for many major national publications and wrote the monthly seasonal recipe for The Soil Association for several years. She lives full time in the Gers.