gastronomie

Crêpes, cidre, fruits de mer, poisson, cotriade, far, galettes, gavottes…only a sampling of traditional Breton cuisine!

BIENVENUE ET BON APPETIT!

The heart of Brittany is home to several “Maîtres Cuisiniers de France”, one of whom, Chef Le Fur in nearby Mûr de Bretagne at Grand'Maison, recently received a Michelin star.

The proprietors of restaurants in St. Caradec, Loudéac and Pontivy reserve a warm welcome for guests of La Prévenchère. A list of other restaurants in the area is available on request.

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION IN THE CULINARY ARTS

with Chef Christian Caille, Owner of Quail Food Services and La Prévenchère

Former Instructor, Cordon Bleu, Minneapolis

LA CARTE

Christian Caille offers culinary instruction and hands-on classes tailored to your specifications.

What dishes would you like to learn to prepare? Where would you like to go to learn first-hand about the sources of bread, pastry, fish, etc.?

Culinary instruction

The world is your oyster. Whatever you would like to learn, Chef Caille can teach and you can learn. The manner of instruction is comparable to "Chef's Table" and you will participate in all of the activities.

Here is a sampling:

DAY 1: SOUFFLE

Kir

Coquilles de fruits de mer

Soufflé au fromage

Epinards à la crème

Sorbet au cassis

DAY 2: CREPES ET CROQUES

Quail eggs

Croque Monsieur

Galette Complète : Jambon, fromage,champignons, Ouf miroir

Ananas à l'orange

Confitures

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Napkin folding and ironing

Butter molds

DAY 3: DU POTAGER."FROM THE GARDEN"

Artichauts vinaigrette

Salade aux épinards à la Lyonnaise

Pâtisseries

DAY 4: UN REPAS TRADITIONNEL

Gratinée -- French onion soup

Salade

Crêpes Suzette

The pairing of wines with the meals you prepare is also part of the package not to mention la dégustation of your creations.

Excursions

Here are some suggestions for your accompanied excursions:

Visit to local farmers' markets -- Monday, Friday, Saturday

Breadmaking in the time-honored French tradition at the Guette es Lièvre mill - subject to availability

Pastry and breadmaking at the Bourget Pâtisserie in Loudéac

Crêpe making at La Galettoire in Loudéac

Visit to the kitchens of Le Relais du Boucher restaurant in Mûr de Bretagne

Visit (departure at 3 am!) the fish auction with Christian and the owners of La Marée Bleue poissonnerie in Loudéac. Transportation is provided.

Harvest your own mussels, oysters and clams in or near Erquy/Sillon de Talbert or Damgan