I've had enough of paying for meals that just aren't that good (with a couple of exceptions) and would like to combine my keen interest in cooking and eating with meeting up maybe once a month with like minded people. What I've got in mind is something where we could take it in turns to host a lunch - preparing the main course, with other 'members' bringing puddings or starters perhaps. Maybe it could go on to a light hearted 'make something out of this ingredient' for next time - or with a theme each time (Indian, veg, in season, etc.). I have to say I am not an expert - I follow recipes and do have the occasional disaster - but I enjoy it. I like to think I have a fairly discerning palate - and certainly appreciate fine dining, so not for anyone looking just for cottage pie or chilli concarne (do love those too though!!!).
I am near Sauze-Vaussais, just 5 minutes from the D948 / N10 junction. However, if there was interest in an area slightly too far to travel comfortably, we could always have inter-group 'cook-offs'. Any views, comments etc. welcomed.
I think this is a good idea but unfortunately we are a very long way. We have a similar idea starting to come together in Fontenay le Comte but are involving the French. However guard with respect against English enclaves as in bridge parties and g and t on the Costas. We do of course live in France but I am with you on meals and values and all of that. This week I had a steak in Niort and left it. It was horrible and I did the English thing in not complaining. Our dogs benefitted.
However the week before we went to the Routier in L'Absie and for 11 euros it could not be faulted for 11 euros At 20 or so it obviously could be faulted.
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