La Cuisine
Provençale
Jane Satow is a delightful and well travelled American who has been living in France since 2004.
J'ai fondé mon entreprise de voyages, Provence Cultural Tours, quelques années après avoir déménagé en France en 2003 et depuis, je dirige avec enthousiasme des visites culturelles et des incursions gastronomiques !
Je remercie mes parents de m'avoir donné une appréciation de la campagne, ayant grandi dans une ferme de la vallée de Shenandoah en Virginie. J'ai toujours été très intéressé par la gastronomie et le vin, comment les choses sont cultivé et produit.
Après avoir été diplômé de l'Université de Boulder, Colorado, j'ai commencé une carrière dans le marketing, mais ma passion pour les arts culinaires m'a amené à gérer un bistrot français et à lancer une carrière de professionnel de la restauration, d'abord aux États-Unis, puis en France. Je suis un voyageur passionné du monde, qui aime découvrir la cuisine et le vin d'autres pays. Chez moi en Provence, j'aime rencontrer les habitants de Provence, les agriculteurs, cueillir dans la campagne et passer du temps autour de la table en savourant des repas en famille ou entre amis.
Once in France I developed my business leading cultural and foodie tours in Provence. You cannot really introduce people to this culture without talking about food & wine, nor the history - it’s all intertwined. One of my favorite things is to share is what I call the Food lore - the folklore behind traditional French recipes, many of which have been handed down through families for centuries.
Since living in France for years, leading tours, and teaching cooking classes, often with local chefs, I have developed a huge repertoire of traditional French recipes. Specializing in refined Provençal cuisine. I love how there are so many vegetables and olive oil as a base in Provencal cooking.
I have a special passion for French cheeses and each French region has cheese specialties and recipes. ‘I could never live anywhere else but in France, I’m in love with her cheeses.´
Foodie Adventures:
Join Jane on one of her foodie adventures to learn about and taste the bounty of Provence!
visit to some of the most popular and charming local markets, farms and or winery’s, for an informative tasting tour.
Or schedule a cooking class which are held in Janes authentic French kitchen, located in the historic center of St Remy de Provence hosted by Jane and her charming French companion Christophe.
Other options include :
Market tasting tour with picnic lunch or join us for lunch at home with Les Amies Français.
Join our informative market tasting tour where we will learn about and taste regional specialities, French cheeses, cured meats and olives, including an olive oil tasting at a local mill, wine tasting, visit our local chocolatier, confectioner-biscuit and exquisite fruit confit shop.
Provençal cooking class with Jane This class is 5 hours and includes market visit, cooking class, instruction and preparation of a traditional Provençal four course meal including wine, a cheese course and dessert.
Dinner with The French - dinner party with Jane and her partner Christophe at la Cuisine, plus other French guests. This is fun. Getting to know local French people, enjoy an authentic French meal, wonderful wine and good company.
Private off site catered meals, wine and cheese tastings.