The Grand Prize winner and three guests will join Chef Patrick Payet in France for The Perfumes, Colours and Flavours of the Luberon, a week-long immersion in "all that is Provence". Well sheltered in the heart of the Luberon, Goult offers picturesque scenery, tradition and history. You will be offered incomparable comfort during your stay at an 18th century restored guesthouse, opposite the Baron d'Agoult's Castle. Your hosts Patrick and Babeth will guide and inspire you, and your spare time will be filled with new places to discover and good restaurants to enjoy! During the afternoons, discover the culinary arts as Chef Patrick discloses his secrets of Provençal cuisine. Patrick graduated from the school of Roger Vergé, and has run his restaurant for over 20 years in the village of Goult, Provence. He has even had a cameo mention in Peter Mayle's famous book "A Year in Provence" and a cameo appearance in Peter Mayle's film "A Good Year" starring Russell Crowe! Roundtrip airfare included from same departing location. Active Gourmet Holidays - Exceptional Travel Experiences
Highlights of this trip include:
Wine tasting: Wine of Luberon (Domaine de la Citadelle) and famous wines of Chateauneuf du Pape
Visit of the Lavender Museum in Coustellet and Corkscrew Museum in Menerbes and Truffle and Wine House in Menerbes
Fun hands-on cooking classes
Cheese tasting (selection of the best cheeses from France and Provence) and Provençal olive oil tasting
Visits of the beautiful and ancient villages of the Luberon
The Pope's Palace in Avignon and the antique medieval village of Les Baux de Provence
Families and friends are entertaining at home and enjoying outdoor living more than ever. Gourmet grillers appreciate the quality design and unbeatable performance of a Fire Magic. Commercial quality details such as full stainless steel interior, heavy duty Comfort Touch control knobs, electronic igniters, and double wall stainless steel hoods. Fire Magic delivers high performance, even heat and the best warranty in the industry. Proudly made in the USA since 1937 by the Robert H. Peterson Company. All six Contest winners will receive a gourmet barbeque grill from - Fire Magic - The Ultimate Barbecue.
Timeless beauty coupled with state-of-the-art technology is the hallmark of SCANPAN Fusion 5 Stainless Steel Cookware. Featuring 5-ply construction, with a three-layer aluminum and alloy core that extends all the way to the rim of the cookware, and solid-cast, comfortable stainless handles, which stay cooler longer. The result is enhanced heat distribution up the sides of the pans and throughout the pan body. All surfaces are polished to a mirror finish. Inside capacity markings help with quick and easy measurements of recipe ingredients. Lifetime warranty. All six Contest winners will receive a wide assortment of cookware to enhance every cooking experience.
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