Cost: $40 residents | $48 non-residents

With: Food/Travel Writer & Wanderlust Tours owner, Shawnie Kelley & Sherri Pickett

The Loire Valley is synonymous with sumptuous chateaux, villages and vineyards, and turbulent history. This lush river valley, nicknamed The Garden of France, is also home to some of the country’s most beautiful country comfort cuisine. Explore the Loire’s gastronomy through cooking demonstration and discussion of regional delicacies,cheese, and wine. Learn to make Gåteau de Viande- a rustic French version of meatloaf and the celebrated Tarte Tatin (upside-down apple tart). While sampling the dishes, we explore the food traditions of this storied region with links to Joan of Arc, Richard the Lionheart, and other monarchs and mistresses.

About the Instructor: Shawnie Kelley has lived and worked in France, Scotland and England and continues to travel extensively for professional and personal inspiration. As a food lover, she is particularly interested in exploring regional culinary traditions and how cuisine connects us with culture and each other, which explains how food finds its way into nearly every aspect of her work.  Check out her books on the official Amazon Author page.