I had a blast teaching my Harvest in Wine Country course last week! My students learned to make a delicious Warm Stilton and Mushroom Galette, my perfect Roast Turkey, Crostini with Smoked Trout and Lemon Zest (with homemade mayonnaise!), my mother’s double-crust Apple Pie, and we kicked off our Tequila Cocktail Party menu with a Mexican 75 (a margarita topped off with champagne) from my Tequila book. It was a fantastic week and I know my students were so excited to go home and cook for their family and friends!

As we enter this wonderful holiday season, what better gift than a cooking course in San Francisco, Provence, or Tuscany? Treat yourself, bring or send a spouse, family member or best friend for the cooking experience of a lifetime! You’ll not only come away with the memories of an incredible hands-on cooking journey with me but you’ll know how to re-create my delicious recipes back at home – a gift that truly will keep on giving!!

And speaking of giving, students who attend my 2010 San Francisco cooking courses will also receive a fantastic piece of cookware as a gift from Le Creuset's brand new tri-ply line! In my upcoming Rolling in Dough Weekend Course (February 5-7, 2010) we’ll have lots of fun with flour! I’ll teach you how to master making pizza, pasta, and pastry. We’ll make Sardinian Crispy Cracker Bread, homemade Herb-Rolled Pappardelle (wide noodles) with Lemon and Brown Butter, Pizza topped with an Arugula and Parmesan Salad, and a delicious Warm Chocolate, Cinnamon and Pecan Tart.  And that’s only the beginning!

Visit my website for fun gift ideas including my tours, cooking courses in San Francisco, cookbooks, and Weir in Your Kitchen tabletop collection.