Kitchen Lingo + Lois and Claire
Kitchen Lingo and Lois and Claire are teaming up
to offer a co-ed gastronomic butter adventure
to Normandy, France.
Calling all butter aficionados!
Kitchen Lingo and Lois and Claire are teaming up to create a co-ed gastronomic butter adventure.
Embark on a culinary adventure to Normandy, the beautiful region that produces some of the world's most celebrated butter. This trip offers a chance to uncover the secrets behind this creamy delight and delve into the rich history, food and culture of Normandy.
EXPERIENCES
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French butter making workshop in Normandy
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Cooking class highlighting French butter in the home of a local chef
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Cheese and wine tasting in Spring! Talk about fresh....
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Dinner at the iconic brasserie La Cigalle in Nantes
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Calvados tasting and distillery tour
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Explore local villages, gardens and architectural gems
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Bocage farmhouse tour and lunch
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Visit to a dairy farm crafting Camembert cheese
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The perfect French picnic
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Shopping and exploring in Beauvron-en-Auge
ITINERARY
Day 1
A Culinary Welcome Dinner in Nantes.
Your adventure begins in Nantes at the iconic brasserie, La Cigalle. This architectural gem, established in 1895, offers a warm welcome and a commitment to fresh, seasonal ingredients. Savor a delightful meal that embodies the essence of French cuisine and meet your fellow travelers and Matt Miller from Kitchen Lingo.
Day 4
Master the art of French cuisine with butter.
Cooking Class & Lunch
Nestled amidst the rolling pastures of the Pays d'Auge, a passionate chef, welcomes you into her home for a delightful culinary experience. Learn the secrets of incorporating Normandy butter into delicious and authentic French dishes.
Day 2
Butter making workshop at a beautiful bocage farm.
Roll up your sleeves and churn your own butter! Experience the magic of transforming cream into this culinary staple, learning about each step: churning, washing, draining, and finally,molding. The grand finale will be savoring your very own creation alongside a tasting of the farm's finished butter. Before departing, witness the cows being milked, gaining a deeper appreciation for the source of this incredible ingredient.
Day 5
Farewell breakfast with your fellow butter connoisseurs
On our last day together we will gather in the morning at the hotel for an informal breakfast. We will reminisce about the past weeks adventures- visiting historic creameries, learning the art of butter churning, and indulging in countless buttery treats.
Day 3
Gourmet Pays d'Auge Tour
Embark on a full-day adventure through the Pays d'Auge, a region renowned for its culinary delights.
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Visit one of the last remaining farms crafting Normandy Camembert cheese and learn about the cheesemaking process.
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Delight in a Traditional Picnic featuring an array of local fresh cheeses and refreshing ciders.
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Uncover the Art of Calvados, a potent apple brandy produced in the region. Tour a cidery and distillery.
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Cap off the day with a visit to Beuvron-en-Auge, one of France's most beautiful villages.
ACCOMMODATION
Charming hotel in Normandy, France with one hotel change mid week.