After a fabulous vacation to Barcelona and Paris, Chef Jodi has returned with many recipes to share!

Even while on vacation, Chef Jodi could not resist learning the cooking techniques and distinct cuisines of both Barcelona and Paris.

The result? Combine work and play! Chef Jodi enrolled in two hands-on cooking classes and acquired many new, exquisite recipes to share with Lajollacooks4u.

While in Paris, France, Chef Jodi didn’t just shop in the très chic fashion districts, but also explored the French grocery market scene.

With Chef Paule Calliat, from the culinary school Promenades Gourmandes, Chef Jodi was guided on a wonderful market tour for the freshest meats and produce, before heading to Calliat’s fabulous state-of-the-art kitchen for the first of the two cooking classes.

As part of the cooking class, Calliat included a wine and cheese-pairing course where Chef Jodi discovered the most delicious French cheeses.

The final course, two desserts of a mouth-watering Apple Gallette and a scrumptious Soufflé, is bound to be a hit with guests of Lajollacooks4u!

Go Gaudí: the second destination was Barcelona, Spain. Chef Jodi’s vacation included a three-hour “Foodie Tour” with Chef Dominique Heathcote.

 Chef Jodi was able to create an incredible gourmet meal, incorporating the true heart and soul of Cataluña, with many types of local seafood, all featuring that true Mediterranean flavor.

Some of Chef Jodi’s favorite recipes gained from her Barcelona trip include appetizers of Figs in Wine with Ricotta cheese and Bell Peppers stuffed with Cod, and a wonderful entrée of Fideuà with Calarmi and Chicken. And she can’t wait to share each recipe with guests of Lajollacooks4u!

Don’t forget: all classes with Lajollacooks4u include recipe booklets of the dishes prepared in Chef Jodi’s kitchen. After one class with Lajollacooks4u, any Holiday dinner guest will certainly be impressed with the latest recipe additions to your culinary résumé.

Make those reservations quick before the holidays roll around!

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Or contact Chef Jodi at 858-752-4980 or jodi@lajollacooks4u.com