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Testimonials
January 2012
Your class was one of the highlights of my trip to Paris. I enjoyed meeting you and Betty, you're both truly gifted.
Kris (Bay area)
Thank you for a truly wonderful and authentic day of French cooking. Your hospitality and cheese tasting has been a highlight of my time in Paris
Karla (Sydney)
Thank you for your generosity, your committment to educating us about the beauty of French cuisine and your wisdom. I enjoyed spending time with you and learning recipes I can share with the people I l love
Rebecca ( Sydney)
Dearest Paule and Betty,
This is gonna be a memorable honeymoon for us. Thank you for sharing your expertise and home with us. We will definitely be back ! Had tons of fun!
Kenneth and Diana (Manilla, Philippines)
2011
Your detailed explanation will be long remembered by me. Hopefully after this lesson, I can cook an authentic french meal and surprise my friends and family during Christmas. We certainly will come to you for more recipes when we come to Paris next.
Diana and Gilbert (Hong Kong)
What a pleasure to spend our day with you. We enjoyed every step we took, starting at the market place. Oh, the joy of the cheese store, so bright and clean, then to the subway and on to your home for various, all delicious, courses. We greatly appreciate your talent, willingness to explain and insistence on participation. A lovely taste of Paris accented by your talent and charm.
Laurie and Scott (Los Angeles)
A most wonderful day in your kitchen and at the table. The most delicious meal with the finest ingredients. I am so glad I held on to the 2001 Paris Gourmet magazine. I feel I have made a new friend. Until next time ...
Maria (Pennsylvania)
This is our second visit to you. We had a wonderful time, learned a lot, ate even more and to see you in antother five years. Come visit Albuquerque.
Kathy and Rob (New Mexico)
We love your new apartment, what a great place to learn and you have so much to offer. Our second experience has far exceeded our memory from our first visit in 2006
Frank and Frances (Joplin, Missouri)
Merci encore pour la belle journée passée en votre compagnie. J'ai fait plusieurs fois votre divine tarte aux fruits et j'en ai reçu d'avides compliments.
Christine Gagnon (Yellowknife,Canada)
Thank you so much for the wonderful day you shared with me and the others . I enjoyed very much learning from you the real 'inside scoop' on the subtleties of French shopping, composing a meal, cooking and dining. I have already quoted you many times!
Lauralee (Boston)
We all were very impressed by your energy, knowledge, enthusiasm, and let's not forget about the food! It was a lot of fun!
Lisa (Puerto Rico and Washington DC)
Grazie! The best way to live our anniversary. "Tutto cio' che e'fatto con amore ... viene bene"
Benedetta e Federico (Roma)
Thank you for the outstanding experience with French cooking, enjoying a wonderful adventure with my daughter, and getting to know you and your world just a teenie bit! I have had much fun sharing my French cooking experience with my foodie friends and I have no doubt you will hear from a few of them.
Tracey (Minneapolis)
You are often on my mind. I really have to thank you for being a spark that has changed the direction of my life… it has now been two years since I took your class in Paris, and since, I have graduated from culinary school, left my corporate job and am now working as a chef in the Napa Valley, truly living my dream.
message from Cara who took classes in 2009
Dear Paule,
I have truly taken your lessons to heart. I have incorporated the terrine and the tart into my "repertoire." Your family recipe for the tart shell and almond cream have truly revolutionized my approach to dessert. You have inspired me.
Joe (Minnesota)
Our afternoon with you in Paris remains one of the best experiences we've had in any city. Thank you!
Greg (Florida)
I have taken many cooking classes and I have come to realize that your class was the most informative and enjoyable. I think the shopping with you for the ingredients was a very strong start to the day and then to spend time with you and the others in your wonderful kitchen was a real treat.
Donna B. Atlanta
I had a great time today and wanted to thank you so very much for the care you took of me!! It is a day that I will remember fondly for the rest of my life. You truly make everyone feel special! I cannot wait to recreate the meal for my family.
Joan B., NYC
Dear Paule,
We successfully served the meal which we learned in your class for guests this past weekend and it was quite a hit! Many many thanks for a wonderful experience and some very tasty recipes. My husband and I think that Monsieur Sarkozy should appoint you as his culinary ambassador to France, since you were such a convincing advocate for all things français.
Rose and Klaudius, Frankfurt, Germany, December 2010
Dear Paule,
Delicious food, incredibly detailed explanations, great conversation, and such a beautiful place! I will encourage Mark to cook when we get back to Seattle!
Jen
I asked no questions; I answered no questions - I didn't have to, because you showed me I have potential! Magnifique!
Mark
Jen & Mark, Seattle, November 2010
Thank you a million for another perfect, delicious, & always very fun day - from beginning to end! Learning and laughing a lot and always leaving wanting more! Until next time...Bisous
Robyn, California, October 2010
Dearest Paule,
I have fallen in love with you in just one day! My greatest thanks to your open arms, your energy and your incredible work with french food!
Juli D, Atlanta and Mallorca, July 2010
Muchas gracias por la hospitalidad, el curso y por la magnifica comida. Ojala nos visiten en Arizona o en Lima.
Luis & Christine Leon, Arizona, July 2010
C'est très formidable d'avoir une nouveaux amie en Paris! Nous apprécions votre connaissance des nourritures de cette ville magnifique. Nous partons avec votre généraux esprit dans nos coeurs.
Alexa, Lynne, Diane, Garrett, Boston, July 2010
Thank you for the extraordinary time we had with you. The food was great and the dessert delicious. This is the most unexpected gift I have ever had from my wife.
Rafael & Josette, Sao Paulo, June 2010
"I love Paris", as Cole Porter wrote, but after your class I love Paris even more.
Howard, Los Angeles, May 2010
Merci pour cette expérience merveilleuse. C'est vraiment différent avoir cette leçon dans une vraie maison française.
Elaine, Sao Paulo, May 2010
This was a beautiful way to end our vacation. Your warm demeanor, gorgeous welcoming kitchen and home made us comfortable. The food was delicious and the education superb. Our conversations added even more dynamic to the day. You are a wonderfull host. Thank you so much. Merci Beaucoup.
Lauren & Bradley, New York, April 2010
The harmony you create by combining the perfect ingredients to make an extraordinary meal is pure magic! It was a lovely experience to share with my fiance and I look forward to sharing time with you in the kitchen once again! I can not wait to try my new recipes back at home!
Jacyln, Toronto, December 2009
That was a terrific class and when we left, everyone said that it was great. So you have a few new fans. You did a fantastic job teaching and with everything. Thanks for making the day so special.
David Lebovitz, October 2009
and, from a member of his group here on October 20th
"thanks for such a wonderful day yesterday. I really loved the whole experience, especially hearing your thoughtful explanations of French tradition and culture. I would love to bring a couple of my best friends back to Paris to share an afternoon chez Paule with them"
My experience at Promenades Gourmandes was one I will never forget, and I hope to come back for class again soon. The food we prepared under your care was absolutely delicious, and I ate up every bit of the cultural food lesson. I wish food was central to American culture in the same healthy and beautiful way as it is in France. The tradition of cutting cheese to preserve equal and optimal flavor for each bite or person at the table is, well, perfection in my mind...
John and Josie S, third class, October 2009
What a fabulous day! Everything was perfectly planned, delicious, and fascinating. You really got us thinking as well as salivating. It was the best of a cooking class and a walking tour, but it was so much more, because we were warmly invited into a French home, where our hostess opened not only the cupboards of her kitchen but also those of her country. You helped us develop an appreciation of the importance of le terroir and what goes into making French food and wine. Of course we learned to create fabulous dishes, but at the same time we were learning all sorts of fascinating things about how the French do things, and why. And because the French woman welcoming us into her home was you, it was all really relaxed, full of opinions, and lots of fun!
Lisa R., September 2009
Paule is a wonderful teacher - energetic and knowledgeable. Meeting her made me want to pursue a career in food. The time I spent cooking in her home was one of the high points of my stay in Paris.
Bernice F, january 2009
Your cooking was marvelous, we enjoyed learning french cuisine in your kitchen. Looking forward to more cooking lessons with you in the future
if we ever visit paris again.
Gerald and JP, the 2 singaporean pilots, december 2008
“Obrigada” ... we just loved your cooking class, it was delicious. You are a great chef!
Maria & Antonio, Sao Paulo, Brazil, december 2008
I love your new place and the stove is just beautiful! You really have a touch when it comes to decorating … so thanks for the inspiration. Really liked the video of the salon culinaire…as well as the video with Josee. Brought back lots of memories of my unforgettable day spent exploring the Marais with you.
Maria Lopez, Wollongong, NSW. Australia, caterer, came in June 2006
For people traveling who love food and love to cook, Promenades Gourmandes offers a great product. Paule is very generous with her information and knowledge, and it is definitely Parisian! A personal, yet “historical” perspective of the development of cooking in Paris.
Corinne C., owner of The Culinary Loft in NYC, November 2008
Feeling so inspired from my trip and lessons with you, I am looking to enroll in a formal culinary arts program in January! I always thought it would be a fun degree to earn, but have never before felt quite as driven as I feel now. I have been practicing quite a bit, using and modifying the recipes I learned with you. You are an inspiration!
Gabriella R., October 2008
It was the most fantastic lesson in my life! Thank you!!
Katia from Moscow, September 2008
"There were so many subtle things in your style that will help me improve my cooking. This was exactly what I was looking for when I wanted to learn how the French cook."
Joe C., October 2007
“Just wanted to let you know I had one of the most wonderful days of my life today. Being in the presence of your wonderful, knowledgable self was such a treat!"
Anita S., January 2007
"You are a lovely host and teacher and it was a pleasure making your acquaintance. The insider’s view to the Parisian marché, the menu, and your extensive knowledge of French culture and cooking made up for a fascinating day."
Travis and Mike, May 2006
"How exciting to run into Dorie Greenspan after talking about her in the class. We loved spending the day with you. It was everything we had hoped for and more."
Caroline and John A., 2004