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LIVE Holiday Yule Log Class with Guillaume from France
Dec
15
10:00 AM10:00

LIVE Holiday Yule Log Class with Guillaume from France


Class



Ingredients & Preparation


Have your ingredients pre-measured and prepped before the class for a more seamless experience.
If you do not have certain ingredients, our chefs will do their best to suggest substitutions.

Bûche de Noël - Holiday Yule Log
Serves 6

Cake (Génoise) (for a 10 x 14 inch baking sheet)

  • 4 room temperature eggs

  • 105 grams (½ cup) white sugar

  • 105 grams (½ cup + 2 tablespoons) all-purpose flour

  • Pinch of salt

  • Optional: flavorings like vanilla extract, orange zest, lemon zest, etc.

  • Optional: 15 grams (2 tablespoons) cocoa powder for a chocolate cake

Chocolate Ganache

  • 200 grams (7 ounces) dark chocolate or milk chocolate

  • 200 milliliters (about 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons) heavy cream

    • For best results, cream should have at least 30% butterfat content, such as heavy whipping cream or heavy cream

  • 40 grams (¼ cup + 3 tablespoons) hazelnut powder

Filling & Decoration

  • 50 grams (3/4 cup) shredded coconut

  • Chopped hazelnuts

  • Optional additions: berries, candy canes, powdered sugar, holiday-themed cake decorations (example)

Optional Syrup (keeps cake soft and adds flavor)

  • 1/2 liter (2 cups) of water

  • 200 grams (1 cup) white sugar

  • Flavoring options:

    • Lemon or orange zest

    • Ginger

    • Liquor like Grand Marnier or rum

Before Class Steps

  • Bring eggs to room temperature

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here such as cutlery, dishes, etc. Any additional equipment is listed here.

For Cake

  • Parchment paper

  • 1 mixing bowl

  • 1 electric mixer (preferred) or whisk

  • 1 sieve (important for the flour/cake consistency)

  • Rubber spatula

  • 1 baking sheet 10 x 14 inches

  • Optional for syrup:

    • pastry brush

    • small sauce pan

For Ganache

  • Cutting board + sharp knife

  • 1 mixing bowl

  • Small pot / sauce pan

  • Rubber spatula

For Filling & Decoration

  • 1 clean towel

  • Rubber spatula

  • Optional: pastry bag or Ziploc for decoration


Specialty Items



Get to know Get to know Guillaume

Growing up amidst the smells of homemade meals inspired Guillaume to leave home when he was 16 and start training as a baker. Between his training and learning to cook on his own for the first time, he found his passion for cooking. Guillaume is now studying to become a certified dietician. In his classes not only will you learn to make incredible French dishes but Guillaume will also share tips and techniques about nutrition to break stereotypes around French food.


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LIVE French 3-Course Meal Class with Guillaume from France
May
22
11:00 AM11:00

LIVE French 3-Course Meal Class with Guillaume from France


bowl of French Onion Soup and Almond cakes

French 3-Course Meal

Sunday, May 22nd
11:00 AM - 12:45 PM Pacific Time

Join Guillaume as he teaches you the fine art of making a cozy French onion soup covered with melted, gooey cheese, paired with a salad and homemade dressing. Finish off the French food excursion with light and fluffy almond financier cakes.


Learn more about Guillaume’s background, French cooking classes, or how to book a corporate cooking class or team building cooking class with him.


Ingredients & Preparation

Have your ingredients pre-measured and prepped before the class for a more seamless experience.

If you do not have certain ingredients, our chefs will do their best to suggest substitutions.


Before class:

  • Halve and thinly slice the onions.

  • Prepare salad greens and toppings of choice. Dressing will be made in class.

French Dinner
Serves 2

French Onion Soup

  • 50 grams (3 1/2 tablespoons) butter

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) yellow onions, halved and thinly sliced

  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey

  • 250 milliliters (1 cup) dry white wine

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or gluten-free flour substitute

  • 1 liter (4 1/4 cups) hot stock (any type, but chicken is traditional)

  • 4-8 slices baguette

  • 150 grams (5.3 ounces) grated gruyère cheese

Side Salad

  • Greens:

    • Arugula or baby spinach

  • Dressing:

    • 1 tablespoon French-style mustard (smooth or whole grain recommended), or substitute with yellow mustard

    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

    • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or 2 tablespoons extra virgin and 2 tablespoons sunflower oil)

    • Pinch of salt & pepper

  • Salad topping suggestions (feel free to add others):

    • Diced tomatoes & pine nuts

    • Diced apple or pear with blue cheese

    • Beets, grated

    • Nuts

    • Goat cheese

Financier Cakes

  • 125 grams (1 cup) powdered sugar

  • 125 grams (1 cup) almond powder (or substitute coconut powder)

  • 50 grams (1/3 cup) all-purpose flour (or a gluten-free flour substitute)

  • 100 grams (7 tablespoons) butter 

  • 4 egg whites 

  • Additional butter or cooking spray, to grease the pan

  • Topping options:

    • Berries 

    • Chopped almonds

    • Pistachios

    • Chocolate chips

    • Shredded coconut

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here such as cutlery, dishes, etc. Any additional equipment is listed here.

  • 1 large pot - 3 liters / 3.5 quart size (heavy-based pan like cast iron is best)

  • Saucepan

  • 2 bowls

  • Wooden spoon

  • Rubber spatula

  • Whisk

  • Small multiple cake mold

  • Wire rack for cooling

  • Oven or convection oven

  • Optional: fine mesh sieve

General Steps of Cooking:

  1. Bake the cakes.

  2. Prepare the salad dressing.

  3. Make the French Onion Soup.

  4. Bon appetit!


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LIVE Classic French Cooking Series: Pear and Pecan Crepes Class with Guillaume from France
May
1
10:00 AM10:00

LIVE Classic French Cooking Series: Pear and Pecan Crepes Class with Guillaume from France


Classic French Cooking Series: Sweet Pear and Pecan Crepes

Sunday, May 1st
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Pacific Time

Join Guillaume from his home in Menton, France where he’ll teach you how to make a sweet crepe filled with pears and pecans and topped with a delicious Nutella drizzle. Not only will you learn how to make a fantastic treat for any time of day, but you’ll also get some handy tips about French cooking!

Please be mindful of the time of the class you sign up for and your own time zone. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom online meeting session we will use.


Learn more about Guillaume’s background, French cooking classes, or how to book a corporate cooking class for you and your team with him.


Ingredients & Preparation

Have your ingredients pre-measured and prepped before the class for a more seamless experience.
If you do not have certain ingredients, our chefs will do their best to suggest substitutions.

Before class: Please make sure milk and eggs are room temperature and the butter is melted.

Pear and Pecan Sweet Crepes
4 servings

Crepes

  • 250 grams (1½ cups + 1 tablespoon) of all-purpose flour (can substitute gluten-free flour)

  • 75 grams (6 tablespoons) of white sugar

  • 3 room temperature eggs

  • 500 milliliters (2 cups + 1½ tablespoons) room temperature milk *whole milk is preferred

  • 1 tablespoon sunflower oil or canola oil

  • 40 grams (3 tablespoons) melted butter

  • Salt

  • Grapeseed oil or room temperature butter for greasing pan

  • Optional: 1 organic orange, zested

  • Optional: Cap of amber rum or Gran Marnier

Pear and Pecan Filling

  • 2 peeled pears, please leave un-chopped

  • 50 grams (1/2 cup) pecans

  • 15 grams (1 tablespoon) butter

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

  • Nutella (substitute: melted chocolate or chocolate sauce)

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here, such as cutlery, etc. Any additional equipment is listed here.

  • 4 small bowls

  • 1 mixing bowl

  • 1 whisk, wooden spoon, or electric mixer

  • 1 spatula

  • 1 crepe pan, or frying pan

  • 1 pan

  • 1 small microwavable bowl

  • 1 knife

  • 1 ladle

  • Paper towel

  • 1 plate

  • Optional: 1 fine grater for orange zest

  • Optional: fine mesh sieve

General Steps:

  1. Make crepe batter.

  2. Prepare pear and pecan filling.

  3. Cook crepes.

  4. Fill, drizzle with Nutella, and enjoy. Bon Appetit!


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EXCLUSIVE French Dinner & Wine Tasting Class with Crunchy Red Fruit & Guillaume from France
Mar
12
3:30 PM15:30

EXCLUSIVE French Dinner & Wine Tasting Class with Crunchy Red Fruit & Guillaume from France


French Dinner & Wine Tasting

Saturday, March 12th
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM Pacific Time

Join Guillaume as he teaches you the fine art of making a cozy French onion soup covered with melted, gooey cheese paired with a salad and homemade dressing. Finish off the French food excursion with light and fluffy almond financier cakes. We’ll also be joined by Crunchy Red Fruit for a wine tasting - a truly romantic and tasty way to enjoy an evening in ‘France!’

In partnership with our friends at Crunchy Red Fruit, experience an in-depth wine tasting created specifically to accompany this recipe. During class, you will cook the French Dinner with Guillaume and Jackson, CRF’s master sommelier, will guide you through tasting various pairings of hand-selected wines:

  • Naveran Cava Brut Rosé NV

  • Domaine Ruet Morgon "Le Grand Cras" Beaujolais, France

  • Gutierrez-Colosia Cream Sherry

Reserve a spot in class through The Table Less Traveled and purchase the wines to taste in class by heading over to Crunchy Red Fruit and selecting the curated box for this class.

**Please note that you will need to place your wine box order by the following dates in order to ensure the wine box arrives in time. Crunchy Red Fruit cannot guarantee that the box will arrive before the class if ordered after these dates:

  • Non-Washington State addresses: DEADLINE PASSED. You can still order a wine box to enjoy after class.

  • Washington State addresses: Monday, March 7th, 2022 order deadline


Ingredients & Preparation

Have your ingredients pre-measured and prepped before the class for a more seamless experience.

If you do not have certain ingredients, our chefs will do their best to suggest substitutions.


Before class: halve and thinly slice the onions.

French Dinner
Serves 2

French Onion Soup

  • 50 grams (3 1/2 tablespoons) butter

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 kilogram (about 2 pounds) yellow onions, halved and thinly sliced

  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey

  • 250 milliliters (1 cup) dry white wine

  • 2 tablespoons plain flour, or gluten-free flour substitute

  • 1 liter (4 1/4 cups) hot stock (any type, but chicken is traditional)

  • 4-8 slices baguette

  • 150 grams (5.3 ounces) grated gruyère cheese

Side Salad

  • Greens:

    • Arugula or baby spinach

  • Dressing:

    • 1 tablespoon French-style mustard (recommended - smooth or whole grain), or substitute with yellow mustard

    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

    • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or 2 tablespoons extra virgin and 2 tablespoons sunflower oil)

    • pinch of salt & pepper

  • Salad topping suggestions (feel free to add others):

    • Diced tomatoes & pine nuts

    • Diced apple or pear with blue cheese

    • Beets, grated

    • Nuts

    • Goat cheese

Financier Cakes

  • 125 grams (1 cup) powdered sugar

  • 125 grams (1 cup) almond powder (or substitute coconut powder)

  • 50 grams (1/3 cup) all-purpose flour (or a gluten-free flour substitute)

  • 100 grams (7 tablespoons) butter 

  • 4 egg whites 

  • Additional butter or cooking spray, to grease the pan

  • Topping options:

    • Berries 

    • Chopped almonds

    • Pistachios

    • Chocolate chips

    • Shredded coconut

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here such as cutlery, dishes, etc. Any additional equipment is listed here.

  • 1 large pot - 3 liters / 3.5 quart size (heavy-based pan like cast iron is best)

  • Saucepan

  • 2 bowls

  • Wooden spoon

  • Rubber spatula

  • Whisk

  • Small multiple cake mold

  • Wire rack for cooling

  • Oven or convection oven

  • Optional: fine mesh sieve

General Steps of Cooking:

  1. Make the cakes.

  2. Prepare the salad dressing.

  3. Make the French Onion Soup.

  4. Enjoy! Bon appetit!


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EXCLUSIVE French Dinner & Wine Tasting Class with Crunchy Red Fruit & Guillaume from France
Feb
19
3:30 PM15:30

EXCLUSIVE French Dinner & Wine Tasting Class with Crunchy Red Fruit & Guillaume from France


French Dinner & Wine Tasting

Saturday, February 19th
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM Pacific Time

Join Guillaume as he teaches you the fine art of making a cozy French onion soup covered with melted, gooey cheese paired with a salad and homemade dressing. Finish off the French food excursion with light and fluffy almond financier cakes. We’ll also be joined by Crunchy Red Fruit for a wine tasting - a truly romantic and tasty way to enjoy an evening in ‘France!’

In partnership with our friends at Crunchy Red Fruit, experience an in-depth wine tasting created specifically to accompany this recipe. During class, you will cook the French Dinner with Guillaume and Jackson, CRF’s master sommelier, will guide you through tasting various pairings of hand-selected wines:

  • Hillinger Rosé Secco

  • Domaine Ruet Morgon "Le Grand Cras" Beaujolais, France

  • Gutierrez-Colosia Cream Sherry

Reserve a spot in class through The Table Less Traveled and purchase the wines to taste in class by heading over to Crunchy Red Fruit and selecting the curated box for this class.

**Please note that you will need to place your wine box order by the following dates in order to ensure the wine box arrives in time. Crunchy Red Fruit cannot guarantee that the box will arrive before the class if ordered after these dates:

  • Non-WA addresses: Sunday, February 6th, 2022 order deadline

  • WA addresses: Monday, February 14th, 2022 order deadline

SOLD OUT!!!

Didn’t get a spot in February? French Dinner & Wine Tasting is also being offered Saturday, March 12th from 3:30-5:15 pm Pacific Time.


Gifting this class for Valentine's Day?

Download our Valentine gift certificate to make gifting easy!

Please be mindful of the time of the class you sign up for and your own time zone. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom online meeting session we will use.


Ingredients & Preparation

Have your ingredients pre-measured and prepped before the class for a more seamless experience.

If you do not have certain ingredients, our chefs will do their best to suggest substitutions.


French Dinner
Serves 2

French Onion Soup

  • 50 grams (3 1/2 tablespoons) butter

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 kilogram (about 2 pounds) onions, halved and thinly sliced

  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey

  • 2 tablespoons plain flour, or gluten-free flour substitute

  • 250 milliliters (about 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon) dry white wine

  • 1 liter (4 1/4 cups) hot stock (any type, but chicken is traditional)

  • 4-8 slices baguette (or gluten-free bread)

  • 150 grams (5.3 ounces) grated gruyère cheese

Side Salad

  • Greens:

    • Arugula or baby spinach

  • Dressing:

    • 1 tablespoon French-style mustard (recommended - smooth or whole grain), or substitute with yellow mustard

    • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

    • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

    • pinch of salt & pepper

  • Salad topping suggestions (feel free to add others):

    • Diced tomatoes & pine nuts

    • Diced apple or pear with blue cheese

    • Beets, grated

    • Nuts

    • Goat cheese

Financier Cakes

  • 125 grams (1 cup) powdered sugar

  • 125 grams (1 cup) almond powder (or substitute coconut powder)

  • 50 grams (1/3 cup) all-purpose flour (or a gluten-free flour substitute)

  • 100 grams (7 tablespoons) butter 

  • 4 egg whites 

  • Additional butter or cooking spray, to grease the pan

  • Topping options:

    • Berries 

    • Chopped almonds

    • Pistachios

    • Chocolate chips

    • Shredded coconut

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here such as cutlery, dishes, etc. Any additional equipment is listed here.

  • 1 large pan - 3 liters / 3.5 quart size (heavy-based pan like cast iron is best)

  • Saucepan

  • 2 bowls

  • Wooden spoon

  • Rubber spatula

  • Whisk

  • Small multiple cake mold

  • Wire rack for cooling

  • Oven or convection oven

  • Optional: fine mesh sieve

General Steps of Cooking:

  1. Make the cakes.

  2. Prepare the salad dressing.

  3. Make the French Onion Soup.

  4. Enjoy! Bon appetit!


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LIVE Classic French Cooking Series: Yule Log Class with Guillaume from France
Jan
29
3:00 PM15:00

LIVE Classic French Cooking Series: Yule Log Class with Guillaume from France


Classic French Cooking Series: Buche de Noël or Yule Log

Saturday, January 29th
3:00 PM - 4:45 PM Pacific Time

Bake alongside Guillaume and learn to make a typical themed holiday treat in France and Belgium: the Buche de Noël - or Yule Log. This sponge cake rolled in chocolate ganache is oftentimes decorated to look like a bark-covered log, but many bakers put their own unique twist on their Yule Log decorations. 

Please be mindful of the time of the class you sign up for and your own time zone. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom online meeting session we will use.


Ingredients & Preparation

Have your ingredients pre-measured and prepped before the class for a more seamless experience.
If you do not have certain ingredients, our chefs will do their best to suggest substitutions.

Before class: Please make sure eggs are at room temperature.

Buche de Noël - Holiday Yule Log
6 servings

Cake (Génoise) (for a 10x14 inch baking pan)

  • 4 room temperature eggs

  • 105 grams (½ cup + 2 tablespoons) of all-purpose flour

  • 105 grams (½ cup) of white sugar

  • Pinch of salt

  • Optional: 15 grams (2 tablespoons) cocoa powder for a chocolate cake

Chocolate Ganache

  • 200 grams (7 ounces) of dark chocolate or milk chocolate

  • 20 centiliters (about 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons) of heavy cream*

    • For best results, cream should have at least 30% butterfat content, such as heavy whipping cream or heavy cream

  • 40 grams (¼ cup + 3 tablespoons) of hazelnut powder

Filling & Decoration

  • 50 grams (3/4 cup) grated coconut

  • Chopped hazelnuts

  • Optional additions: berries, candy canes, powdered sugar, holiday-themed cake decorations (example)

Syrup

  • 1/2 liter (2 cups) of water

  • 200 grams (1 cup) white sugar

  • Flavoring options:

    • Vanilla extract

    • Lemon or orange zest

    • Ginger

    • 1 ounce liquor like Grand Marnier or rum

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools may not be listed here, such as cutlery, dishes, mixing bowls, pots, and pans. Any additional equipment is listed here.

  • 3 mixing bowls

  • 1 spatula

  • 1 electric whisk (important)

  • 1 baking sheet

  • 1 shallow baking dish 10 x 14 inches

  • 1 clean towel

  • Plastic wrap or foil

  • Parchment paper

  • 1 sieve (important for the flour/cake consistency)

  • 1 small sauce pan

  • pastry brush (optional)

  • Optional: pastry bag or Ziploc for decoration

General Steps:

  1. Make the chocolate ganache.

  2. Prepare and bake the cake.

  3. Make the syrup.

  4. Roll the cake with the chocolate ganache inside.

  5. Decorate the Yule log as creatively as you can!

Decoration Examples:


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LIVE Classic French Cooking Series: Crepes with Guillaume from France
Jan
9
11:00 AM11:00

LIVE Classic French Cooking Series: Crepes with Guillaume from France


Classic French Cooking Series: Savory Crepes with Salad

Sunday, January 9th
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Pacific Time

Join Guillaume, our newest chef from France, where he’ll teach how to make a gluten-free savory crepe filled with ham and swiss cheese (or other toppings of your choice), and topped with an egg, followed by another - a sweet option with goat cheese and honey. These crepes pair well with the fresh salad also taught in class!

Please be mindful of the time of the class you sign up for and your own time zone. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom online meeting session we will use.


Ingredients & Preparation

Have your ingredients pre-measured and prepped before the class for a more seamless experience.
If you do not have certain ingredients, our chefs will do their best to suggest substitutions.

Before class: Please make sure eggs are room temperature.

Ham & Swiss Cheese Buckwheat Crepes
4 servings

Crepes

  • 280 grams (approximately 2 cups + 5 tablespoons) buckwheat flour (all-purpose flour may be used as a substitute)

  • 600 ml (2.5 cups) water

  • 1 room temperature egg

  • Salt

  • Grapeseed oil or room temperature butter

Ham & Swiss Cheese Filling

  • Smoked or regular ham, sliced (omit for vegetarian version)

  • Swiss cheese, grated

  • 1 room temperature egg

  • Black pepper

  • Optional additions: sauteed mushrooms, fresh parsley and/or basil, red pepper flakes, and/or dried herbs (oregano/parsley/thyme, etc) of choice

Optional Sweet Filling

  • Goat cheese

  • Honey

  • 50 grams chestnuts

Side Salad

  • Greens:

    • Arugula or baby spinach

  • Dressing:

    • 1 tablespoon French-style mustard (recommended - smooth or whole grain), or substitute with yellow mustard

    • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

    • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

    • pinch of salt & pepper

  • Salad topping suggestions (feel free to add others):

    • Diced tomatoes & pine nuts

    • Diced apple or pear with blue cheese

    • Beets, grated

    • Nuts

    • Goat cheese

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools may not be listed here, such as cutlery, dishes, mixing bowls, pots, and pans. Any additional equipment is listed here.

General Steps:

  1. Make the crepe batter.

  2. Prepare the crepe filling.

  3. Prepare the salad dressing.

  4. Make the crepes and serve alongside the salad. Bon Appetit!


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Dec
4
10:00 AM10:00

LIVE Holiday Yule Log Class with Guillaume from France


Holiday Yule Log (Buche de Noël) Baking & Decorating Competiton

Saturday, December 4th
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific Time

Get in the festive holiday spirit with your family and friends and compete in our very first Yule Log baking and decorating competition!

Bake alongside Guillaume and learn to make a typical themed holiday treat in France and Belgium: the Buche de Noël- or Yule Log. This sponge cake rolled in chocolate ganache is oftentimes decorated to look like a bark-covered log, but many bakers put their own unique twist on their Yule Log decorations. 

After the class ends, decorate your Yule Log! Take a photo of your best work, upload it to Instagram or Facebook, and tag us @thetablelesstraveled. Guillaume, the TTLT team, and the TTLT community will judge the entries and award prizes to our favorite decorated Yule Logs. 

Prizes!

Guillaume Favorite: TTLT apron + 1 spot in a cooking class in December or January 

TTLT Team Favorite: Travel to Italy Notebook + 1 spot in a cooking class in December or January 

TTLT Community Favorite: TTLT Pop Socket and Stickers + 1 spot in a cooking class in December or January 

Put a French spin on your gingerbread house decorating tradition and decorate a Buche de Noël. A great holiday activity for friends and families!

ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT!!! Grab yours now!

Please be mindful of the time of the class you sign up for and your own time zone. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom online meeting session we will use.


Ingredients & Preparation

Have your ingredients pre-measured and prepped before the class for a more seamless experience.
If you do not have certain ingredients, our chefs will do their best to suggest substitutions.

Before class: Please make sure eggs are at room temperature.

Buche de Noël - Holiday Yule Log
6 servings

Cake (Génoise) (for a 10x14 inch baking pan)

  • 4 room temperature eggs

  • 105 grams (½ cup + 2 tablespoons) of all-purpose flour

  • 105 grams (½ cup) of white sugar

  • Pinch of salt

Chocolate Ganache

  • 200 grams (7 ounces) of dark chocolate or milk chocolate

  • 20 centiliters (1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon) of heavy cream

  • 40 grams (¼ cup + 3 tablespoons) of hazelnut powder

Filling & Decoration

  • 50 grams (3/4 cup) grated coconut

  • Chopped hazelnuts

  • Optional additions: berries, candy canes, powdered sugar, holiday-themed cake decorations (example)

Optional Syrup

  • 1/2 liter (2 cups) of water

  • 200 grams (1 cup) white sugar

  • Flavoring options:

    • Lemon or orange zest

    • Ginger

    • Liquor like Grand Marnier or rum

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools may not be listed here, such as cutlery, dishes, mixing bowls, pots, and pans. Any additional equipment is listed here.

  • 3 mixing bowls

  • 1 spatula

  • 1 whisk or electric whisk

  • 1 baking sheet

  • 1 baking dish 10 x 14 inches

  • 1 clean towel

  • 1 sieve (important for the flour/cake consistency)

  • Optional: pastry bag or Ziploc for decoration

  • Optional for syrup:

    • pastry brush

    • small sauce pan

General Steps:

  1. Make the chocolate ganache.

  2. Prepare and bake the dough for the cake.

  3. Roll the cake with the chocolate ganache inside.

  4. Decorate the Yule log as creatively as you can!

  5. Take a photo of your best work, upload it to Instagram or Facebook, and tag us @thetablelesstraveled!

Steps to Enter the Competition:

  • Take the Buche de Noël class with Guillaume.

  • After class, decorate your Yule Log as creatively as you can.

  • Take a picture of your finished dessert, upload it to Instagram or Facebook, and tag us @thetablelesstraveled (if your account is private you can still compete, just DM us a screenshot of your uploaded Yule Log photo.)

  • Vote for your Yule Log in our stories to try and win the TTLT community vote. Feel free to send it to friends and family to increase your chances! 

Decoration Examples:


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LIVE Ham & Swiss Cheese Buckwheat Crepes Class with Guillaume from France
Nov
6
10:00 AM10:00

LIVE Ham & Swiss Cheese Buckwheat Crepes Class with Guillaume from France


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Savory Ham & Swiss Buckwheat Crepes with Salad

Saturday, November 6th
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Pacific Time

Join Guillaume, our newest chef from France, where he’ll teach how to make a gluten-free savory crepe filled with ham and swiss cheese, and topped with an egg. This crepe pairs well with the fresh salad also taught in class!

Please be mindful of the time of the class you sign up for and your own time zone. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom online meeting session we will use.


Ingredients & Preparation

Have your ingredients pre-measured and prepped before the class for a more seamless experience.
If you do not have certain ingredients, our chefs will do their best to suggest substitutions.

Before class: Please make sure eggs are room temperature.

Ham & Swiss Cheese Buckwheat Crepes
4 servings

Crepes

  • 280 grams (approximately 2 cups + 5 tablespoons) buckwheat flour (all-purpose flour may be used as a substitute)

  • 600 ml (2.5 cups) water

  • 1 room temperature egg

  • Salt

  • Grapeseed oil or room temperature butter

Ham & Swiss Cheese Filling

  • Smoked or regular ham, diced (omit for vegetarian version)

  • Swiss cheese, grated

  • 1 room temperature egg

  • Black pepper

  • Optional additions: sauteed mushrooms, fresh parsley and/or basil, red pepper flakes, and/or dried herbs (oregano/parsley/thyme, etc) of choice

Optional Sweet Filling

  • Goat cheese

  • Honey

  • 50 grams chestnuts

Side Salad

  • Greens:

    • Arugula or baby spinach

  • Dressing:

    • 1 teaspoon French-style mustard (recommended - smooth or whole grain), or substitute with yellow mustard

    • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

    • 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

    • pinch of salt & pepper

  • Salad topping suggestions (feel free to add others):

    • Diced tomatoes & pine nuts

    • Diced apple or pear with blue cheese

    • Beets, grated

    • Nuts

    • Goat cheese

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools may not be listed here, such as cutlery, dishes, mixing bowls, pots, and pans. Any additional equipment is listed here.

  • 1 crepe pan, or frying pan

  • Whisk

  • Mixing bowls

  • Spatula

  • Plate

General Steps:

  1. Make the crepe batter.

  2. Prepare the crepe filling.

  3. Prepare the salad dressing.

  4. Make the crepes and serve alongside the salad. Bon Appetit!


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LIVE Pear and Pecan Crepes Class with Guillaume from France
Oct
2
10:00 AM10:00

LIVE Pear and Pecan Crepes Class with Guillaume from France


Sweet Pear and Pecan Crepes

Saturday, October 2nd
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Pacific Time

Join Guillaume, our newest chef from France, where he’ll teach how to make a sweet crepe of pears and pecans with a delicious Nutella drizzle. Not only will you learn how to make a fantastic treat for any time of day, but you’ll also get some new tips about French cooking!

Please be mindful of the time of the class you sign up for and your own time zone. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom online meeting session we will use.


Ingredients & Preparation

Have your ingredients pre-measured and prepped before the class for a more seamless experience.
If you do not have certain ingredients, our chefs will do their best to suggest substitutions.

Before class: Please make sure milk and eggs are room temperature and the butter is melted.

Pear and Pecan Sweet Crepes
4 servings

Crepes

  • 250 grams (1½ cups + 1 tablespoon) of all-purpose flour (can substitute gluten-free flour)

  • 75 grams (6 tablespoons) of white sugar

  • 3 room temperature eggs

  • 500 milliliters (2 cups + 1½ tablespoons) of room temperature milk *whole is preferred

  • 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil or canola oil

  • 40 grams (3 tablespoons) melted butter

  • Salt

  • Grapeseed oil or room temperature butter

  • Optional: 1 organic orange (for zest)

  • Optional: Cap of amber rum or Gran Marnier

Pear and Pecan Filling

  • 2 peeled pears, please leave unchopped

  • 50 grams (1/2 cup) of pecans

  • 15 grams (1 tablespoon) of butter

  • 1 tablespoon of sugar

  • Nutella (substitute: melted chocolate or chocolate sauce)

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here, such as cutlery, dishes, mixing bowls, pots, and pans. Any additional equipment is listed here.

  • 4 small bowls

  • 1 mixing bowl

  • 1 whisk, wooden spoon, or electric mixer

  • 1 spatula

  • 1 crepe pan, or frying pan

  • 1 pan

  • 1 small microwavable bowl

  • 1 knife

  • 1 ladle

  • Paper towel

  • 1 plate

  • optional: 1 fine grater for orange zest

  • optional: sieve

General Steps:

  1. Make the crepe batter.

  2. Prepare the pear and pecan filling.

  3. Make the crepes.

  4. Fill, drizzle with Nutella, and enjoy. Bon Appetit!


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LIVE Pear and Pecan Crepes Class with Guillaume from France
Sep
12
10:00 AM10:00

LIVE Pear and Pecan Crepes Class with Guillaume from France


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Sweet Pear and Pecan Crepes

Sunday, September 12th
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time

Join Guillaume, our newest chef from France, in his premier class for The Table Less Traveled, where he’ll teach how to make a sweet crepe of pears and pecans with a delicious Nutella drizzle. Not only will you learn how to make a fantastic treat for any time of day, but you’ll also get some new tips about French cooking!

Please be mindful of the time of the class you sign up for and your own time zone. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom online meeting session we will use.


Ingredients & Preparation

Have your ingredients pre-measured and prepped before the class for a more seamless experience.
If you do not have certain ingredients, our chefs will do their best to suggest substitutions.

Before coming to class:

  • Please let your eggs and milk become room temperature before class.

  • Enjoy some of our favorite French tunes while you get ready for class!

Pear and Pecan Sweet Crepes
4 servings

Crepes

  • 250 grams (1½ cups + 1 tablespoon) of all-purpose flour (can substitute gluten-free flour)

  • 75 grams (6 tablespoons) of white sugar

  • 3 room temperature eggs

  • 500 milliliters (2 cups + 1½ tablespoons) of room temperature milk

  • 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil

  • Grapeseed oil or butter

  • Salt

  • Optional: 1 organic orange (for zest)

  • Optional: Cap of amber rum

Pear and Pecan Filling

  • 2 pears

  • 50 grams (1/2 cup) of pecans

  • 15 grams (1 tablespoon) of butter

  • 1 tablespoon of sugar

  • Nutella (substitute: melted chocolate or chocolate sauce)

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools may not be listed here, such as cutlery, dishes, mixing bowls, pots, and pans. Any additional equipment is listed here.

  • 4 small bowls

  • 1 mixing bowl

  • 1 whisk, wooden spoon, or electric mixer

  • 1 spatula

  • 1 crepe pan

  • 1 saucepan

  • 1 pan

  • 1 knife

  • 1 ladle

  • Paper towel

  • 1 plate

  • optional: 1 fine grater for orange zest

  • optional: sieve

General Steps:

  1. Make the crepe batter.

  2. Prepare the pear and pecan filling.

  3. Make the crepes.

  4. Fill, drizzle with Nutella, and enjoy. Bon Appetit!


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