Spend a few hours with me and other French food lovers as we dive deep into one of my favorite topics – CHEESE – in this fun and interactive workshop series that will leave you with cheese skills that will make all your friends jealous.
Travel virtually to France to experience the warmth and magic of Toulouse at Christmas and savor delicious French Christmas market favorites.
It doesn’t feel like Christmas in Toulouse until I’ve done 3 things – taken an evening wander through the festively-lit, meandering streets of the city center, visited my favorite booth at the marché de Noël for a cup of “vin chaud,” and then grabbed a steaming hot “barquette” of cheesy aligot – and you’ll get to experience all of them during this special virtual experience.
Together we’ll make two of my favorite Christmas market foods: “vin chaud,” hot spiced wine; and “aligot,” a regional dish from Auvergne that is a staple at Christmas markets around France and much-loved in Toulouse as a perfect pairing for Toulouse sausages. We’ll also explore the Toulouse Christmas Market and Christmas lights around Toulouse through photos, talk about what other traditional treats are usually available at the Christmas market, and send you off with suggestions on where to find them or how to make them yourselves to recreate the sights, smells, and tastes of Christmas in France in your own home.
Saturday, December 5; Sunday, December 13, and Saturday, December 19. Also available as a private experience!
You’ll instantly receive a confirmation email with a link to download the shopping list for the workshop and other cool course materials.
Our online workshops make a great gift! You can easily purchase a workshop for a specific date on behalf of someone else. You can simply forward them the confirmation email with the details OR contact me and I can send them the information on your behalf. Because these workshops only run for a limited time, we will not be selling gift vouchers.
Do you love cheese but struggle with knowing what to pick out when you go to the supermarket or cheese shop? Do you wish you felt more comfortable recognizing different French cheeses and talking about your cheese likes and dislikes? Then this workshop is for you!
In 2 hours, we’ll cover the basics of French cheese – and a lot more! The goal isn’t to demystify French cheese – because it’s always good to have a little reverence for the mystical powers of a good cheese – but to get you feeling more comfortable and give you the tools and confidence you need to continue your own cheese explorations! I’m a former cheesemonger who loves nothing more than to get people as excited about cheese as I am.
Do you see gorgeous cheese plates on Instagram and wish you could duplicate them? Do you wish you had more confidence in picking out cheeses and accompaniments for parties and then arranging them for your guests to “ooh” and “ahh” over? Do you break out in a nervous sweat at the thought of having to be the one to cut up cheese? Then this workshop is for you!
In this 1.5-hour, hands-on virtual workshop we’ll cover everything you need to know to start making cheese plates with confidence! We’ll start with some theory and then get down to showing you techniques for crafting a cheese plate for you to enjoy – from cheese plates as appetizers, for the traditional French cheese course, or as your whole meal (we don’t judge) and whether it’s for a whole group or just yourself. Taking our other workshop, French Cheese 101, isn’t required but it is recommended if you’re curious to know more about some of the cheeses I’ll be using in this workshop and how to shop for good cheese wherever you are.
In addition to the live online workshop, you’ll receive a shopping list of suggested cheeses and accompaniments for the interactive portions of the workshop, as well as downloadable course materials (like a printable Cheese Tasting Journal!) and a list of resources to help you continue learning after the workshop.
It is up to you to purchase any food or drink you wish to consume during the workshop.
No worries! You can choose whether you want to follow along and taste with us or simply watch and learn, then go shopping later for cheese and other supplies to put your knowledge into practice.
Absolutely! You can ask me questions using the either the chat box or just by talking directly to me. I’ll be sure to leave plenty of time for questions and answers.
Zoom is easy to use and you can join using a downloadable application (recommended) or using your web browser. If you’ve never used Zoom before, I recommend clicking on the link a few minutes early so that Zoom can walk you through the setup.
Also, you can transport yourself to Toulouse during the workshop by using one of my FREE Zoom backgrounds of beautiful scenes from Toulouse.
The workshops will not be recorded for privacy reasons. I want everyone to feel comfortable asking questions and interacting. So please be sure to mark your calendar!
Online workshops are non-refundable, so please don’t forget to attend! You will receive a reminder email one hour before the start of the workshop. All workshops start at 8:00PM CEST (Toulouse time).
We reserve the right to cancel workshops if the minimum of 4 screens is not met. We’ll try to let you know far in advance if it looks like this is the case, to allow you some time to find friends or family who might want to join. It really is more fun with other people!
If the minimum isn’t met, we’ll let you know 48 hours in advance and you have the choice of switching to another workshop date or receiving a refund.
Please review your order and the workshop details carefully before booking. Tickets are refundable until 48 hours prior to the scheduled workshop. I am happy to reschedule your reservation for another date (pending availability) or reassign your tickets to another person with at least 48 hours notice. Any changes must be communicated in writing to jessica@tasteoftoulouse.com.
Yes! Contact me for information and pricing for private workshops.
We may be adding more dates – or even new workshop topics – in July if interest allows. Contact me if you’d like to propose a specific date or workshop topic or if you’re interested in a private workshop.
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