R¿veillon: A French Creole Tradition

Every Christmas, Creoles celebrate the "Reveillon" or "awakening" - a custom inherited from the Europeans. After attending Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, families come home to break their day-long fast with an elaborate spread of specialties such as oysters, quail and decadent desserts. This year, start your own holiday tradition by learning to prepare festive French dishes with a Louisiana flair. It'll awaken all your senses!

SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES Working with fresh oysters; stuffing and roasting quail; working with chestnuts; making a pan sauce; poaching pears; candying nuts; making homemade crostini; tempering eggs; making custard; making a favorite New Orleans dessert.

Adult classes are designed for students 16 years of age or older. (Note: Students must be 21 years of age to consume alcohol.)



Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

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