Another wonderful culinary experience is Cuisine! Cuisine! which is the cooking school of The House on Bayou Road Inn and Restaurant Indigo. Join us for an informative and fun two hours of Louisiana Cooking classes. Learn tips of making a perfect "roux" and other professional secrets. You will be able to participate in the preparation and enjoy the end result by tasting the dishes you have created.

Cost is $75 for guests (includes instruction, recipes, meal and fun). Please call 800-882-2968 or 504-945-0992 for reservations. Classes are limited to 8 students.

PRIVATE CLASSES ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

We invite you to experience Cuisine Eclairée Ecole de Cuisine. A range of courses designed to guide you through the key techniques and preparation of classical French cuisine in such a way that it is fast paced, educational and above all fun.

The ability to impart the knowledge, the know-how, in such a way that the student internalizes proper technique is the core philosophy of Cuisine Eclairée. Individual creativity that emerges from these basics is the heart and soul of the committed chef.

The Cuisine Eclairée concept is based on the premise that cooking is an intimate association between you, your intention and those for whom you are cooking, even if it only for yourself.

After a busy day of course work, cooking and outings, you can relax and enjoy the comfort of large antique filled rooms.

The House on Bayou Road Inn, a 1798 West Indies Creole Plantation on two acres of land in the heart of New Orleans is your quiet elegant home during your course of study.

The patio, garden, and ponds invite you to relax or you can take a rejuvenating dip in the hot tub or pool before the evening's outings.

Chef Elaine Lemm, affectionately called "Lemmy" by her students, has com to the United States to establish as American extension of her successful Cuisine Eclairée Ecole de Cuisine that operates in Europe. The attractive graceful chef is more comfortable with the title "teacher" than chef. Her tilting Yorkshire accent guides her students through the intricacies of the techniques and preparation of classical French cuisine in such a way that it is fast paced, educational and above all fun.

She firmly believes that the techniques she teaches are like a map to guide the students, no matter which style of cuisine they may chose to prepare. From this premise she has created a range of courses designed to inspire the novice and challenge the proficient cook.

Cynthia Reeves, co-director of Cuisine! Cuisine! combines her thirty year love affair with New Orleans with her interest in history, architecture, fine dining and hospitality to create for the students a perfect atmosphere to learn and explore the unique flavour of the "the city that care forgot." While running her own public relations firm, she decided to open her circa 1798 West Indies style plantation to guests. Her efforts at creating a luxuriously comfortable atmosphere have made the House on Bayou Road Inn on eof the most premier small inns in New Orleans.

About the Classes

Grand Class
An intensive 5 day course exploring the techniques and preparation of french cookery whilst allowing the students to sample the delights of New Orleans. Visit some of the top restaurants of the city for demonstrations by leading chefs followed by dinner, cocktails, wine tastings, and outings will combine to give the students an exceptional experience of learning, creating and fun.

Included are:

• 5 nights accommodation with full breakfast and all tuition costs
• Restaurant visits, demonstrations and dinners.
• A wine tasting and cocktail party
• A celebration dinner prepared by the students
• Ingredients, equipment, recipe folders and course materials

Mini Class
A two day course working through the planning and preparation of a menu culminating in a dinner allowing the students to enjoy the results of their work. A combination of demonstrations and practical application of techniques is used to create an enjoyable evening of good food, wine and a great sense of accomplishment.

Includes are:

• Two nights accommodation with a full breakfast and all tuition costs.
• Dinner with wine on the second evening prepared by the students
• Ingredients, equipment, recipe folders and course materials

Seasonal and speciality classes available.

Reservations should be made well in advance as classed are limited to allow personal attention for each student. Partners of participants are invited to stay at no charge and may also join the class of all dinners, wine tasting and cocktails for an additional charge.

Europe, 5, The Poplars, Newton-on-Ouse, York Y06 2BL, UK - Tel/fax (44) 1347 848557
U.S.A. The House on Bayou Road Inn, 2275 Bayou Road, New Orleans, LA 70119 504-945-0992 800-882-2968