The Paris Traveler

I found this video this morning and just had to share.  Patricia and Walter Wells I do believe are my idols as they have done what so many of us only dream of doing–closing shop here in the states and take the daring step of creating a life overseas.  These two have been most successful– Walter, working for the International Herald Tribune and Patricia becoming a wonderful chef, creating cooking schools both in Paris and Provence that are consistently sold out, in addition to publishing several successful cookbooks.   Here’s a glimpse of this very inspiring couple.
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Everyone who comes to Paris loves the food, so why not take a few classes and share what you’ve learned once you return home? The choices are endless! Of course everyone automatically thinks of the Cordon Bleu and they do have some interesting workshops and demonstrations, ranging from private to group classes for amateurs and also professionals. A 4-day program teaching regional French cooking or Mediterranean flavors run from 8:30 in the morning to 3:30 in the afternoon with a demonstration, then hands on experience, and a tasting afterwards; all for 889 €.
Another well-known culinary school is The Ritz Escoffier School named after the …read more

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