Saturday, July 12, 2008

Bastille Day


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Bastille Day is just around the corner! Yeah! Okay, why am I so excited if I'm not French?
Because today I attended a class at the Macy's School of Cooking with Chef Bernard in honor of Bastille Day. He demonstrated a dish that was distinctly Provencal: St. Jean Cap-Ferrat Mackerel au Gratin with Pine Nut Crumble and Prosciutto Sherry Vinaigrette. Can I tell you how delicious this was? I ate, ahem, devoured, my serving in one bite. That is how delicious. The sherry vinaigrette coupled with the mackerel and the crunchiness of the fennel and red onions was superb. Thank goodness we all got a copy of the recipe. I WILL attempt to make this at home.





But before we tried the main dish, we had the opportunity to sample three BRILLIANT French cheeses: Saint-Nectaire, Explorateur, and Forme D'Ambert. I will eat these anywhere, anytime, anyhow.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Linda. I'm in love with French cuisine. I saw how quickly you ate that delicious fish...but I think I ate my food even faster than you. Let's take another cooking class together in Paris....

Anonymous said...

I can cook better than that. Yeah right!

That food look really good. It would have been nice to have gone with you two. Next time.

Linda said...

Sally you missed out. Too bad you weren't up for it when I asked you. See... next time you know to go where I invite you. Andale Choli.

Jackie said...

The food looked sooo scrumptious!! I wish I could have taken this class with you.

:)

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