Learn to make Gougeres in a private online class!

5.0 (4 Reviews)

Approximately 1.5 hours

English or French

Your host Andrea

Andrea loves to cook - her kitchen is always open and pretty much her favorite place to be! Andrea moved to the USA from France, where she had lived for 25 years. Her family and friends all over the world have definitely influenced her culinary skills, but Andrea is especially inspired by her son - a formally trained French chef. Andrea and her son experiment vicariously through one another's cooking experiences. In fact, Andrea learned to make gougeres (delicious, savory French cheese pastries) from her son - during your online class, learn about why the ingredients react the way they do and her stories around gougeres and amandine au poivre, two of her favorite dishes.Andrea loves to host, and has shared many French culture themed meals in her home. Andrea strives to ensure that her food is presented attractively on the plate and finds it extremely important that taste is enhanced naturally through herbs, spices and essences. Andrea recently moved to Southern California and her dream is to share her knowledge of healthy French inspired cuisine with travelers!

Highlights

Learn to make gougères au fromage and amandine au poivres, classic French dishes
Private, one-on-one online instruction with a warm and friendly French native
Scheduled mutually at your convenience (host lives in Palm Springs, USA (PST))
Customization available for dietary restrictions or preferences
Recipes and ingredients list will be emailed in advance of class
Travel from your own home and learn French culinary traditions!

What will you cook together

Gougères au fromage, light and airy savory cheese pastry
Amandine aux poires, a French pear tart from scratch

Ingredients

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5 tbsp (75 g) butter, cubed
1 1/2 cups (175 g) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups (350 ml) water
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups (150 g) cheese (Gruyère, Comté, Emmentaler or cheddar), grated
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups (250 g) flour
2/3 cups (125 g) sugar
9 tbsp (125 g) tbsp butter
1 egg
1/2 cup (100 g) butter
1/2 cup (100g) sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup (100 g) almond flour
2 eggs
6-8 poached pear halves

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Online Class Reviews

5.0 (4 Reviews)

Andrea 16 May 2021

"Andrea was a wonderful teacher. She made the recipes easy to follow and made the whole experience a blast."

Bryan 20 February 2021

"An amazing experience, great food, great stories, and great hosts in a setting that was amazing. Tres bien!"

Kent 1 February 2021

"My mom and grandmother has *such* a fun time learning and participating in the private lesson. Mom also relayed that you were so patient with them and helped them every step along the way."

Carol Lenna 16 July 2020

"I thoroughly enjoyed my class with Andrea. She was informed, organized and personable. The class was very interactive. And, at the end of the class you will be left with delicious Gougeres and amandine aux poires. I suggest you plan a party for the night of your class! Your guests will love the results of your hard work in 'school'."