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Learning to cook in Paris has been an American dream ever since Audrey Hepburn failed her soufflé lesson at the Cordon Bleu. Eternally inspired by the 1954 film, "Sabrina", a lot of people who know they´ll never become French chefs still try to squeeze in a class or two during their Paris vacations. But what a lot of people may not know is that Paris offers a more personal and casual option to the venerable Cordon Bleu: tiny, informal schools run by chefs in their own kitchens. Lessons, private or in small groups, consist of cooking and then eating a three-course French meal. A session can also include a visit to an open-air market, introductions to specialty gourmet shops, tips on setting your table French-style, and lively discussions about French etiquette, culture, and customs.
These mini-schools are relaxed and friendly. It´s more like making a new friend and....
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