Chef Mz and Jake
Mz is taking “Life Skills for Middle Schoolers” this semester. In my opinion this class should be mandatory for all middle schoolers. Throughout the semester she is working on a travel blog, showcasing a new place over the next 5 months. Each week she has a different topic to research and add to her blog. Mz chose to write a travel blog about Montpellier, France, fitting I would say. A couple weeks ago she had to research a type of food known to the region. Red wine was chosen because she rides by vineyards daily. The next week she had to find a chef or local person to help her cook a local dish, using local red wine. Jake, a high schooler from the church we attend, is pursuing a chef career. Mz asked Jake if he would help her.
Randy and Mz traveled a couple of villages away to purchase bull beef from a butcher store, along with other items needed for her recipe, Gardianne de taureau.
https://www.cuisineaz.com/recettes/gardianne-de-taureau-61906.aspx
Sunday after church we all sat down for lunch and devoured the meal. Jake’s dad even showed M how to make salad dressing from scratch. The meal was a success in many ways, both kids had 2nd and 3rds. Once we finished the entree, French style, we had a cheese board and dessert. Jake’s mom taught us about a proper cheese board, which includes several types of cheeses representing cows, goats, sheep, soft and hard textures.
Lees in France 