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Memories of food and France
In her new book, Georgeanne Brennan recalls discovering the simple pleasures of the table
By Mike Dunne - Bee Food Editor
With neither apology nor blush, Georgeanne Brennan pulls from her refrigerator a package of Pillsbury pie crusts.
Visitors in her sunny kitchen must look startled, for she is quick to explain that such a shortcut is as French as Champagne.
"If I were in Provence, this is exactly what I'd be doing," Brennan says. "It makes perfect sense, because the French can buy such good things. And I'm not a baker." read more
- Sacramento Bee: Memories of food and France
- The Culinary Muse and Georgeanne at Chez Panisse
- Sacramento Magazine Dwelling: A Cook's Kitchen
- Project Foodie on A Pig in Provence
Where to See and Meet Georgeanne
- April 5, 2008: Ferry Plaza Farmers Market - Cooking Demonstration
- April 12, 2008: 10 AM - 12 PM, Vacaville Public Library, Capturing Sensory Experiences in Your Writing, a workshop and book signing
- April 16, 2008: 4-6 PM, Conversation, Reading, and Book Signing with the Author, Fairfield Public Library
- April 19, 2008: 10:30 -11:30 AM, Vallejo Public Library, Meet the Author and Book Signing
- April 27, 2008: 5-7 PM, Capitola Book Store, Aperitif, Book signing and Conversation with the Author
- May 23, 2008: 1-3 PM, Berkeley Public Library, Conversation, Reading, and Book Signing with the Author
- May 28th, 2008: 4-6 PM Memoir Writing Workshop, California Academy of the Arts, Oakland
- June 21, 2008: 2 PM, Book Passage, Corte Madre, Conversation and Book Signing
- July 26, 2008: (Time to be established), Capay Valley – Farm Fresh to You and Slow Food Yolo present and Heirloom Tomato Event
- August 23, 2008: 12-3 PM, The Village Feast, a Grand Aioli for 300 people, a fundraiser for Farm to School, presented by Farm to School and Slow Food Yolo.
- November 8-15 2008: Rancho La Puerto, Baja California, guest cooking class instructor at the famous spa’s new cooking school.
Upcoming Books and Articles
- Brunch Essentials, Williams-Sonoma, Oxmoor House, 2008
- April 9, Spring Entertaining Menus, San Francisco Chronicle Food Section
Video: The View From the Bay Show with Special Guest Georgeanne Brennan
Throw a party with lots of holiday magic! Learn about creative decorating and serving ideas they'll love for the holidays.
» Watch the video and get the recipes
Video: Truffle Hunting with A Pig in Provence
Watch the pig dig for truffles in a truffle oak planting in Provence, then watch his master take it away, giving the pig a biscuit. At the end of the hunt, I got to take away a few truffles myself.