Howdy

[willtherebefood]

I just wanted to introduce myself.  I am a home cook.  I enjoy most cooking the foods of France, Italy, and Louisiana.  Yeah, I know, a strange combination.  I have also recently discovered the joys (and sorrow) of baking.  I have already learned a great deal by reading posts, and I look foreword to contributing. 

 

[bughut]

welcome to cheftalk. You'll like it here. Look forward to hearing more from you

BH

 

[ishbel]

Welcome to Cheftalk!

We have all levels of ability, from those just starting out on their culinary journey to masterchefs - and those of us who are just enthusiastic amateurs (like me, for instance!)  We also have members from all around the globe.

I love French cuisine and have done a number of cookery courses in France, including a short (summer-long) course at LCB, Paris.  I've also been on a few courses in Italy, including areas as diverse as :Liguria, Tuscany and Puglia!

I hope you will find time to look at some of the wonderful photography on the site, and to read some of the amazing articles here.  The professional fora are 'read-only' for those of us who are not in the culinary professions, but you can gain a lot of insight by just reading them!  Feel free to start your own thread or contribute to any other thread you find interesting.

 

[willtherebefood]

Ishbel,

Thanks for the warm welcome.  Had did you like the LCB course?  You'll have to give me your recommendations for cooking classes in Italy.  I plan to go to Italy next year. 

Welcome to Cheftalk!

We have all levels of ability, from those just starting out on their culinary journey to masterchefs - and those of us who are just enthusiastic amateurs (like me, for instance!)  We also have members from all around the globe.

I love French cuisine and have done a number of cookery courses in France, including a short (summer-long) course at LCB, Paris.  I've also been on a few courses in Italy, including areas as diverse as :Liguria, Tuscany and Puglia!

I hope you will find time to look at some of the wonderful photography on the site, and to read some of the amazing articles here.  The professional fora are 'read-only' for those of us who are not in the culinary professions, but you can gain a lot of insight by just reading them!  Feel free to start your own thread or contribute to any other thread you find interesting.

 

[ishbel]

I took the LCB cookery course more years ago than I care to remember - many girls did that in the gap year between school and university (well, it was living in Paris, and learning to cook - the rest of the year could be spent travelling around the world with a clear conscience!)

I love to cook, and my family tend to buy me day courses or longer at various cookery schools, which I make part of a holiday in a country or region. 

Italy is one of my favourite places to holiday - we've been going there on a semi-annual basis for over 35 years!