Cooking Classes:

In addition to a comfortable restaurant, Cafe Provence operates as an educational forum for cooking using classic French techniques. Many may know Chef Robert from his frequent TV cooking appearances on WCAX, Vermont’s Channel 3. Chef Robert’s creativity with food and love of teaching will be appreciated not only by many students, and also by the diners who share his passion. The classes focus not only on careful techniques for preparation and chopping, but also imparts cooking tips for novice and experienced cooks alike. Also, at Gourmet Provence Chef Mary Bannister now hosts a wide range of baking and pastry classes, from scrumptious desserts to hearty breads to kids classes... (scroll down for kids classes)

Photo Caleb Kenna

$50/class ~ Buy 3 Classes & get 1 free!

Space is limited ~ Call (802)247-9997 for reservations

CLASS SCHEDULE FOR WINTER & SPRING 2009-2010

Monday November 23rd

5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Learn how to make the perfect French Savory and dessert Crêpe

Caramelized Belgium endive and ham crêpe with Mornay sauce

Curry chicken crêpe with mango, raisin & mint chutney

Crêpe Suzette with orange caramel sauce

Monday November 30th

2:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Learn everything breakfast eggs:

The perfect French omelet

Poached eggs Benedict on crab meat filling with hollandaise sauce

Classical French toast with orange zest and Grand Marnier Liquor

Monday December 7th at Gourmet Provence

5:30 PM to 8:00 PM ($55.00/per pers.)

Learn from our visiting Pastry Chef Ron Fousek

Previous Executive Pastry Chef at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston

And teacher at the New England Culinary Institute

Buche de Noël (Yule Log)

Apple strudel (one of Chef Ron's specialties)

Truffles

Monday December 14th

2:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Learn how to make hors d'oeuvre for the Christmas season

Baked Stuffed Brie with cranberry chutney and toasted walnuts wrapped in puff pastry

Shrimp Provençale with black olive tapenade on home made crostinis

Roast beef roulade stuffed with horseradish cream on flaky pastry

Mini tomato pies with basil pesto and creamy goat cheese

Monday December 21st

5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

More Holiday Season hors d'oeuvres

Mini sweet potato cakes on flaky pastry

Mini gratin of carrot & butternut squash

Sweet potato & chestnut puree with chicken sausage

Mini smoked salmon Sliders with jicama slaw and chipotle aioli

Monday December 28th

2:30 PM 5:00 PM

Learn how to make some of the best seafood dishes of the Café

Baked salmon Wellington with tarragon lemon butter sauce

Seafood stew with saffron risotto

Gratin of stuffed fillets of sole with parsley and smoked salmon mousse

Monday January 4th

5:30 to 8:00 PM

Learn how to make winter soups

French onion soup with gruyère cheese

Curried lentil soup

White navy beans and andouille sausage soup (Minestrone)

Monday January 11th at Gourmet Provence

2:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Learn desserts from our pastry Chef Mary Bannister

Stuffed éclairs with pastry cream

Maple crème brulée

Tiramisu

Monday January 18th

5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Soufflés

Goat cheese soufflé

Grand Marnier soufflé

Baked strawberry crepe soufflé

Monday January 25th

2:30 to 5:00 PM

Learn how to make the best braised dishes from Cafe Provence

Braised Osso Bucco with creamy polenta

Cassoulet from the south west of France with duck leg confit

Beef Bourguignon and garlic mashed potatoes

Monday February 1st ~ 5:30PM to 8:00 PM

Get ready for your Valentine's Day

Cream of red bell pepper

Baked fillet of Beef Wellington with truffle chicken liver mousse

Bordelaise sauce

Heart shape flourless chocolate cake

Monday February 8th ~ 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM

More delicacies for your Valentine's Day

Baked oyster chowder in puff pastry

Sautéed chicken breast marinated in soy, ginger & garlic

Peanut butter Thai sauce and wilted spinach

Isle flottante (floating island on English cream), caramel sauce

Monday February 15th  (President's day)

10:30 AM to 1PM and 2:30 PM to 5PM

Seafood and fish

Provençal Tian of scallops with lemon butter sauce

Baked stuffed fillet of salmon with crab meat mousse

Café Provence seafood stew with saffron risotto

Monday February 22nd ~ 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM

A French Meal

Spinach salad with bacon, balsamic maple syrup dressing in a crispy cheese cup 

Coq au Vin with garlic mashed potatoes

Warm apple “Tarte Tatin” with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream

Monday March 1st ~ 2:30PM to 5PM
Eggs: The perfect French omelet ~ Spanish Omelet ~ Egg White Fritata
Poached eggs Florentine with Hollandaise sauce

Monday March 8th ~ 5:30 PM to 8PM
Hearty Stews: Beef Bourguignon ~ Lamb curry with mango chutney ~ Chicken pot pie

Monday March 15th ~ 2:30 PM to 5PM
How to cook Pork Tenderloins: Grilled pork tenderloin with caramel sauce ~ Sautéed pork medallions with Dijon mustard sauce ~ Roasted stuffed pork tenderloin Asian style (Pineapple glaze w/ soy, ginger, honey, garlic & lime)

Monday March 22nd ~ 2:30 PM to 5PM
Learn the best from our pastry Chef!: Key Lime pie & pecan pie
Fresh fruit tart ~ Flourless chocolate cake

Monday March 29th ~ 5:30 PM to 8PM
Cafe Provence Chicken Favorites: Roasted free range chicken with our special rub ~ Chicken Nicoise ~ Chicken Grenobloise ~ Baked chicken breast en croute with wild mushroom duxelle & spinach filling

Monday April 5th ~ 2:30 PM to 5PM
The best sauces of Cafe Provence: Lemon butter sauce (for chicken, fish, pasta or vegetables) ~ Pepper corn sauce (for steaks)
Parsley cream sauce (for fish or vegetarian) ~ Orange blueberry sauce (for duck)

Monday 4/12/10 ~ 5:30 PM 8PM
The best dressings of Cafe Provence: Lemon herb (for mesclun greens) ~ Smoked bacon, maple syrup and balsamic vinegar (for baby spinach) ~ Gorgonzola dressing (for mesclun greens) ~ Caesar salad (for romaine)

Monday 4/19/10 ~ 2:30 PM 5PM
The best Hors d'oeuvres of Cafe Provence: Shrimp puffs Provencale ~ Spring rolls with smoked salmon ~ Roast beef and horseradish cream roulades ~ 2 styles of mini brochettes of mozzarella cheese

Monday 4/26/10 ~ 5:30 PM 8PM
Learn How to make and toss the best pizzas of Cafe Provence!: Portabella pizza with gramolata ~ Pissaladiere ~ Sour cream pizza with red onion, bacon & spinach ~ Greek pizza ~ Margarita pizza

Monday May 3rd ~ 2:30PM to 5PM
Learn How to braise foods: Osso Bucco Milannaise ~
Braised lamb shank with roasted garlic mashed potatoes ~
Cassoulet of duck and sausage from the south west of France

Monday May 10th ~ 2:30 PM 5PM
Baking Class at *Gourmet Provence*
Traditional to sour dough breads: How to make a *sponge*, Sour dough starter, Proofing and shaping technique of breads, baking of breads 3 ways: still oven, steam and convection oven, comparing taste and texture of freshly baked breads

Monday May 17th ~ 5:30 PM to 8PM
All about lobsters $55.00: Lobster bisque ~ Lobster out of the shell served on red beet risotto ~ Poached lobster sausage served with red bell pepper sauce

Monday May 24th ~ 2:30 PM to 5PM
Learn How to make magnificent crepes!: Stuffed crepe roule with smoked salmon ~ Stuffed crepes with poached pear and chocolate sauce (vanilla ice cream) ~ Crepe soufflé* with strawberries, caramel sauce

Monday May 31st (Memorial day) ~ 2:30 PM to 5PM
Learn how to make Appetizers to entertain your guests: Brochette of saute scallops & asparagus on Saffron risotto ~ Baked shrimp scampi on creamy polenta
Warm tartlet of caramelized Cippolini onions and creamy goat cheese ~
Tomato tart Tatin with basil cream

Monday June 7th ~ 2:30 PM to 5PM
The best desserts from Cafe Provence: Chocolate bombe with caramel sauce ~ Maple cr*me brul*e ~ Warm pear and chestnut puree tartlet

Monday June 14th ~ 2:30 PM to 5PM
Learn how to make some more exciting appetizers: Escargot Provencale in puff pastry and in a red bliss potato shell ~ Tomato pie with basil pesto and creamy goat cake ~ Up side down caramelized Belgium endive pie with mini ratatouille

Monday June 21st ~ 2:30 PM to 5PM
Stuffed Chickens: Chicken Cordon Bleu with tomato lemon butter sauce ~ Stuffed Chicken with mousse and vegetables spinach cream sauce ~ Grilled stuffed chickens under the skin, lemon herb sauce

Call (802)247-9997 for reservations

Gourmet Provence:

Down the street from Cafe Provence, Gourmet Provence, offers breads and baked goods, including customized special occasion and wedding cakes, breakfast and French pastries, seasonal pies and hard-to-find gourmet cooking ingredients. Offering local, domestic and imported wines, cheeses and other delicacies, Gourmet Provence is a great place to stop and pick up something quick. It also offers unique gift items from the South of France such as:

• Specialty salts: Fleur de Sel, Guerande grey sea salt, Viking smoked salt, Hawaiin black salt, Himalayan pink salt,...
• Cornichons, Tapenade, Salsa, Dijon mustard & Pommery mustard
• Imported and Vermont chocolates
• Vermont Maple Syrup
• Vermont Crackers, Cheeses, and BBQ Sauces, etc...
• Olive wood utensils,
• Linens,
• Provencal Bags,
• Laguiole pocket knifes and wine openers,
• La Rochere Glassware,
• Pre de Provence Soaps,
• Ceramics,
• Picnic baskets,
• and much more!

Gift baskets are available anytime

Wine Tasting Dinners:

*** Lincoln Peak Wine Tasting Dinner***

Featuring the wines of Lincoln Peak Vineyard in New Haven, Vermont: "Wine from our own vineyard, blossom to bottle!"

Friday October 23rd

Reception @ 6:00PM
Wine: Le Crescent
Vermont Cheese Platter with Home Made Crostinis

Dinner
Wine: Rose
Pan seared Maine Scallop with Fennel Pollen
On barley spinach tomato risotto, lobster butter sauce

Wine: Marquette
Medallions of Local Venison
Duo of celeriac and chestnut puree with Marquette wine sauce

Dessert
Wine: Late Harvest
Warn Apple Tart with Chestnut Puree & Ben & Jerry Ice Cream
Served with Amaretto honey
Coffees & Teas

$55/Person (does not include taxes & gratuity)

Space is limited so please RSVP at 247-9997

Catering:

Cafe Provence also offers on premise and off premise catering for your wedding, rehearsal dinner, Christmas party or any other special event, big or small.

See our Catering Menu Page-1 and Page-2

Please email Chef Robert or Megyn Pitner or call (802)247-9997 to discuss your catering needs.

For wedding cakes call Gourmet Provence at

(802)247-3002.

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