french cooking class

I hope everyone had a nice weekend~ There was definitely a welcoming of spring air as the sidewalks seemed to be a little more crowded and I didn't feel the need to get bundled up before heading out and about.

One of the things I headed out to was a French cooking class taught by acclaimed Chef Isokazu Mizuno (photo above left). Working in NYC as a chef specializing in French cuisine for nearly 30 years, he was formerly the executive chef at the New York Athletic Club and is currently chef de cuisine at the Waldorf-Astoria. He guided us through the making of Gratin de Coquille St Jacques (gratin of sea scallops), Seared Tuna with Sesame Dressing, Bouillabaisse (fish soup - photo above), Poulet Provençal aux Poivrons (Provence-style chicken with bell peppers), and Soufflé au Grand Marnier avec Crème Anglaise (photo above). Then, we got to sit down, eat, and enjoy this tastes-bud-exploding restaurant-quality full menu. It was SO amazing and I hope to be able to repeat this at my own home. It's another moment that I feel so fortunate having the access points to people who have so much talent in their field/industry.