FRENCH+COOKING+TRIP

The following article has been submitted by Elle Millsteed who recently took part in one of the two cooking trips to France organised by U3A's recent Chef, Lynne MacMillan.

 Photo  Group at St Emillion  Back- left to right. Lois Russell, Lorna Klapka, Sue Birks, Ian Lugton, Lyn Govey, Lynne MacMillan (Leader), Elle Millsteed, Michael O’Han, Jan O’Han, Marie Behn  Front- left to right. Terry Goodwin, Nancy Richards, Trish Goodwin

 U3A Gourmets tour Gascony!  Lynne MacMillan’s cooking group recently enjoyed the delights and romance of Paris for five days before repairing to Southwest France for serious cooking, eating and touring. All agreed they discovered so much about French life after spending two weeks staying in a 13th Century Mill near Mezin. Shopping in local markets for seasonal produce and Lynne’s cooking lessons focusing on local cuisine were the highlights. As were visits to duck farms, a chocolate maker, Armagnac distillery and vineyards, including the renowned wine town of St. Emillion dating back to the middle ages.  Lynne who loves the French way of life, spent over three months in France and arranged for two separate groups of U3A members to explore French cooking and culture during August and September.  For more information about U3A or to view the latest Newsletter detailing upcoming courses and events, visit your local library or look online at http://u3asapphire.wikispaces.com  Click here to see to see the gallery of photos from the 2102 trip to France