Culinary and Cultural Adventure in Normandy

Imagine yourself in France preparing farm-fresh ingredients in a state- of-the-art, artisan-crafted kitchen. Imagine keeping company with a lively group of English-speaking people who all have in common their love of good food, wonderful wines, and good times. Imagine sitting down in the gorgeous timbered dining room of a 15th century home which looks out on the 12th century cathedral of Notre Dame to savor the dishes you have prepared. Imagine meeting people and going to places you wouldn't find on your own, all revolving around the delicious world of French cuisine. All of this happens at On Rue Tatin, Susan Herrmann Loomis' acclaimed cooking school in the heart of Normandy, just over an hour west of Paris. In her 15th century home Susan, author of eight best-selling books about food and French culture, guides small groups of cooking enthusiasts through six days of cooking, luxurious meals, wine tasting and much more. Classes at On Rue Tatin, which begin Sunday evening with a welcome feast, and end Friday late afternoon after a farewell lunch, are geared to all levels of cooking, so new cooks and those who are more experienced will all learn together. As you cook you will learn techniques, tips, and secrets so that when you return home you can easily recreate the luscious meals you will enjoy at On Rue Tatin. The general cost for a class at On Rue Tatin is E2,000, exclusive of transportation and lodging, inclusive of most meals and all trips. For more information please visit www.onruetatin.com, write directly to On Rue Tatin's U.S. office at cookingclasses@onruetatin.com, or call 415 474-9104. Class dates for 2005 are as follows: May 8-13, 2005 May 15-20, 2005 June 19-24, 2005 July 2-8, 2005 September 11-16, 2005 September 25-30, 2005 *chocolate class (supplement) October 9-14, 2005***seafood class (supplement) October 16-21, 2005****Normandy and Apples (supplement) October 30 through Nov 4, 2005****special class in conjunction with Sur La Table

Contact: Betty Lou Weiner On Rue Tatin 415 474-9104 cookingclasses@onruetatin.com