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Article about Georgeanne: Sacramento News & Review featured Georgeanne on the cover of their June 30 issue, and inside did a lengthy profile, with lots of photos.

Award: Georgeanne’s food feature, Stewed Hens in a Pot, published by the San Francisco Chronicle has been selected as one of the top three food features in newspapers over 200,000 circulation by the Association of Newspaper Journalists. The final placement will be announced at the Association’s annual meeting in September.

Article about Georgeanne: Read about Georgeanne’s Provence in California in the May issue of Sunset Magazine; on the stands mid-April. Find the recipes on the Recipes page.

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Where to See and Meet Georgeanne

Provence in California Cooking Classes

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Summer Gratins and Tarts, Savory and Sweet Gratin and Tart classes begin at 9:30 AM with gathering from the garden ingredients as needed for cooking 6 to 8 such dishes as: Zucchini and Gruyere Gratin, Rustic Plum Tart with Goat Cheese, Provencal Tomato Gratin, Eggplant and Basil Gratin with Ricotta Topping, Fresh Berry Gratin, Custard Fruit Tart and more. Around noon we enjoy a buffet lunch under the ancient walnut tree, along with a glass of wine, sampling all the dishes. Class ends at 1:30PM. We enjoy a buffet lunch under the ancient walnut tree.

Holiday Appetizers (these are limited to 6 participants) These classes begin at 9:30 AM with gathering from the garden ingredients as needed. This is followed by cooking 5 to 7 different festive appetizers such as Ahi Tuna Wontons with Harissa Mayonnaise, Gougeres with Gruyere and Prosciutto, Leek and Potato Soup Shots with Truffle Oil, Salt Cod Fritters with Meyer Lemon Aioli, Bite-Size Crab Tarts, and more. Class concludes at noon with a sampling of the appetizers and a glass of sparkling wine.

Partial Class Schedule for 2010:

$325.00 per person. Each weekend includes 2 full multi-course lunches with wine, one morning at the farmers' market in Davis, and cooking in my outdoor wood-fired oven.

Upcoming Books

Cheese, Williams-Sonoma, Fall 2010

Videos

Video: Georgeanne Brennan discusses A Pig in Provence at Book Passage on Fora.tv Book Passage Corte Madera, CA Jun 21st, 2008 - Georgeanne Brennan talks about A Pig in Provence. Thirty years ago, this award-winning author and her family set out to realize the dream of a peaceful, rural existence. This evocative and passionate memoir – filled with delicious recipes and local color -- describes her life cooking and living in the South of France.

Video: The View From the Bay Show with Special Guest Georgeanne Brennan

Throw a party with lots of holiday magic! Learn about creative decorating and serving ideas they'll love for the holidays.

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Video: Truffle Hunting with A Pig in Provence

Watch the pig dig for truffles in a truffle oak planting in Provence, then watch his master take it away, giving the pig a biscuit. At the end of the hunt, I got to take away a few truffles myself.

 

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