Private Authentic Belgian Cooking Class In A Beautiful Home In Ghent

The journey, in full

Meal Description: Begin your culinary adventure with a walk around Suzy's lush garden dotted with fruit trees and several varieties of herbs. Then sit down with Suzy and Bob to a hearty meal, a creative take on Belgian cuisine, that will be served either indoors or at any of Suzy's many outdoor dining locations, depending on the time of day and season. Your meal will start with appetizers like a variety of pestos with homemade bread followed by a seasonal first course like maatjes (salted herring) or white asparagus a la Flamande (only available in May and June and sourced from a farm in Holland) and a fresh salad or soup. This is followed by the main course which includes a fish or meat dish that Suzy procures from a butcher that raises his own cattle accompanied by fresh a seasonal vegetable side and homemade bread. You might try Ghent Waterzooi (creamy chicken stew), vol au vent (chicken and mushrooms in a bechamel sauce), fish or steak for a main. You can expect Suzy's dishes to have a wonderful touch of spices and fresh garden herbs. Your Belgian meal will conclude with homemade ice-cream or Belgian chocolate mousse. In summer you can expect a fresh dessert with fruit from the garden or from a local farm. Your meal is served on elegant silverware and china and is accompanied by fine wine or specialty beers and freshly baked fresh bread. Coffee or tea is served upon request. Cooking Description: Join Suzy in her modern kitchen for a Ghent cooking class and learn to prepare a 4-course meal including a traditional Belgian appetizer, starter, main course, and dessert. You can expect the cooking experience to last two hours before you sit down and share the meal you helped prepare. You will go home with a full belly, comprehensive recipes of the dishes you prepared and memories that last a lifetime! Please note that the host offers multiple tour options combining the activities described above. Your tour itinerary will be determined by the combo option you select when booking your tour.