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Mesdames, Mesdemoiselles and Messieurs,

As promised we are keeping you updated on events happening at Saint
Jacques French Cuisine!

As always we look forward to seeing you soon.

A Bientot,
Lil & Lori

Saint-Jacques Cooking Class

Tuesday, September 9th
5:00 – 7:00pm

Menu

Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Crêpe

We all know, cream cheese loves smoked salmon, what about serving it that
way?

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Chicken “Moulin de Mougins”

Breast of chicken, stuffed with a homemade duo of herbs and black olives,
finished with fresh tomato coulis

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Poire Belle- Hélène

An old classic from France, fresh and full of aromas, easy to execute,
wonderful to enjoy

A special Saint Jacques wine selection will be sampled with the starter and
entrée course

$48.00 per person plus tax and gratuity

Space is limited so please RSVP early

Côtes du Rhône Wine Dinner

Wednesday, September 17, 2008
6:30pm

Chef’s Amuse Bouche

Marquis de la Tour, Sparkling

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Cappuccino of Tomato and Mozarella

Fresh tomato, poached and peeled, served with a mozzarella topping
Finished with our pesto dressing
Tavel, Chateau Roustang, 2007

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Chicken of the “Moulin de Mougins”

Ashley farm chicken breast stuffed with a duo of red pepper and black olive
paste. Served in roulade with fresh tomato coulis
Petit Caprice, vin de pays 2006

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Granité
Lemon and Thyme Sorbet

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Pork Rosette on a Soft Bed

Filet of pork tenderloin wrapped in smoked bacon, slowly braised, served on
a puree of roasted turnips and potato. Sage braising juice
Privilege Cotes Du Rhone 2006

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Classic Apple Tart

Thin slices of apples on an almond crème patissièrie brushed crispy puff
pastry
La Pigeade, Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, 2004

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$65.00 per person plus tax and gratuity

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An incredible, once in a life time trip to the Loire Valley has been created
by Saint Jacques

September 21st - September 29th, 2008

Sunday 9/21
Depart Raleigh

Monday 9/22
Arrive Nantes, France
Transport via luxury bus to Le Prieuré Hotel – 4 Star (www.prieure.com),
The Loire, its islands, and the surrounding valley as far as the eye can see. In
this land of castles with its easygoing way of life, the white silhouette of this
former Benedictine Priory perched on a cliff surrounding by greenery. Its
vast chimneys, tower and spiral staircase bear witness to the past, whilst its
restaurant with its panoramic view over the Loire offers an innovative menu
respectful of the traditions of Anjou.

You will settle into your room, relax, get acclimated and have a
welcome aperitif and dinner

Tuesday 9/23
· Breakfast at Chateau and departure for Chalonnes-Sur-Loire where you
will discover an authentic outside market with goods and everything edible
(rarely seen in the U.S.) is sold. Stroll along with a guided tour in the middle
of the French patrons.
· Continue, via bus, to Savennieres Professional Cooking School for a
cooking demonstration by the Chef/Owner himself. Lunch will follow with
the different dishes prepared (and of course served with wine), with a nice
walk in the vineyards afterwards.
· A guided visit of another vineyard by the Proprietor of the domaine along
with a tasting of its regional wines. Return to hotel where dinner will be
served.

Wednesday 9/24
· Breakfast and then departure in the direction of d’Yzernay for an excursion
out of the ordinary.
Plan to board private cars dating from the 1920 – 1935 with a bus from
1952 (many of them used for classic French movies) which will transport the
group on a magnificent journey through Forét de Vezins, the Chateau d
Villefort, Le cimetiere des Martyrs, ….
· Stop at the Castle of Bois de Saint-Louis where the ladies of this castle will
be awaiting our arrival for a welcome cocktail and a visit of the castle.
· Departure for Maulevrier for a gastronomic lunch at the Chateau Colbert.
A guided visit of the Oriental park (the largest Japanese garden in France)
to follow. Return to the hotel for a little relaxation and dinner.

Thursday 9/25
· Breakfast and then departure for a guided visit of the Chateau de Brissac,
known at the “Giant of the Loire Valley”. The Marquise & Marquis
themselves who will open their castle for a tour and then a wine degustation
with the wine of the castle, will greet you
· A lunch will be served in the medieval kitchen by the fireplace.
· After lunch the group will continue on to Saint-Barthelemy-D’Anjou for a
guided visit of the Cointreau Museum, and a degustation of the famous
liquor. Free time in the village center of d’Angers then back to the hotel for
another lovely dinner.

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Friday 9/26
· Breakfast and some free time in the morning with lunch at the hotel.
Departure for Saumur for an exceptional tour of the National Equestrian
School. You will discover the daily function of this school, unique in France
with more than 400 horses.
· A relaxing and calm cruise on the Loire will follow
· We will disembark at the feet of the Caves Bouvet-Ladubay where we will
be greeted with an aperitif and then dinner in the underground cellar lighted
by the candelabra. Return to the hotel.

Saturday 9/27
· Breakfast and then departure for a guided visit to the Monk Cave and its
mushroom cellar. You will discover a troglodyte habitation (prehistoric cave
dweller) and an escargot farm. Then you will be able to enjoy regional
specialties including Fouée.
· Depart for Fontevraud –l’abbaye and guided visit of the Royal church (900
years of history). Return to the hotel and dinner.

Sunday 9/28
· Breakfast then departure in the direction of Amboise, for a tour of the city
known for Léonard de Vinci.
· You will then board a helicopter where you will enjoy a 30 minute flight for
phenomenal views of the Loire valley region, while others will be visiting
the Chateau d’Amboise while awaiting their turn. Lunch and then free time
in the city. Return to the hotel for dinner.

Monday 9/29
Depart for Nantes airport to return to Raleigh.

The all-inclusive price includes airfare, 4star hotel accommodations, ground

transportation, all meals and wine, all guided visits and excursions, taxes
and fees.

Price per person is:

Without air fare $4,425 (Cash/Check) $4,600 (Credit Card)
With air fare $5,525 (Cash/Check) $5,700 (Credit Card)
*We will be flying with Delta & Air France into Nantes, France*

This price will be based on an exchange rate of 1.47 Euros to the $1 US

dollar, if the exchange rate increases above this rate the price will increase
accordingly.

A $500 non-refundable deposit is due to book this trip, with 50% due by May
15th and the balance due by August 7th.

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