Gentle Gourmet

Gentle Gourmet

Gentle Gourmet

2026 – Anti-inflammatory and Lectin-free Cuisine and Pastry – 1 week – June 15th – June 19th, 2026

5-Day Vegan French Anti-Inflammatory & Lectin-Free Cuisine & Pastry Masterclass

Dates: June 15 – 19, 2026
Duration: 7 hours/day (includes vegan lunch & drinks)

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Description

Day 1: Foundations & Classic Vegan French Starters (Lectin-Free)

  • Morning Session:

    • Introduction to vegan French cuisine with lectin-free & anti-inflammatory focus

    • Plant-based, lectin-free pantry staples & French herbs de Provence basics

    • Hands-on: Preparing a classic vegan Soupe au Pistou (no tomatoes, using turmeric pistou)

    • Creating vegan lectin-free pâté alternatives (e.g., mushroom & walnut terrine)

  • Lunch Break (French-inspired vegan lectin-free lunch)

  • Afternoon Session:

    • Salads à la Française with anti-inflammatory dressings (mustard, walnut oil, tarragon)

    • Techniques: French knife skills, vegetable cuts, and plating for starters

  • Takeaway: Starter recipe booklet + terrine sample


Day 2: Vegan French Main Courses — Rich, Lectin-Free & Anti-Inflammatory

  • Morning Session:

    • Exploring vegan French mains without lectins: Ratatouille revisité (using zucchini, eggplant, turmeric, herbs)

    • Preparing creamy vegan sauces (béchamel with cassava starch, nut-based velouté)

    • Hands-on: Vegan Cassoulet style stew with white beans substitute (e.g., peeled lupini beans or peeled chickpeas)

  • Lunch Break

  • Afternoon Session:

    • Sautéing and roasting vegetables with classic French techniques and anti-inflammatory spices

    • Preparing Gratin dauphinois with vegan cream and cassava starch

  • Takeaway: Mini gratin sample + sauces recipe guide


Day 3: Lectin-Free French Baking Basics — Bread & Pastry Doughs

  • Morning Session:

    • Vegan French breads and pastries using lectin-free flours (tigernut, cassava, almond)

    • Hands-on: Preparing pain de campagne style bread alternatives (no gluten, no lectins)

    • Making vegan pâte brisée & pâte sucrée doughs for lectin-free tarts

  • Lunch Break

  • Afternoon Session:

    • Baking savory and sweet tart shells

    • Preparing vegan and lectin-free quiche filling (silken tofu, vegetables, herbs)

  • Takeaway: Sample bread, tart shells + dough recipes


Day 4: Vegan French Desserts — Lectin-Free & Anti-Inflammatory

  • Morning Session:

    • Classic French dessert flavors (vanilla, lavender, citrus) with vegan, lectin-free ingredients

    • Hands-on: Preparing crème brûlée with coconut cream and natural sweeteners

    • Vegan tarte au citron with cassava crust and aquafaba meringue

  • Lunch Break

  • Afternoon Session:

    • Raw vegan chocolate mousse with French flair (lavender or orange zest)

    • Preparing fruit compotes and coulis for plating

    • French garnishing and plating techniques

  • Takeaway: Dessert sampler box + recipe booklet


Day 5: Full Vegan French Anti-Inflammatory Lectin-Free Menu

  • Morning Session:

    • Preparing a 3-course vegan French menu: starter, main, dessert (all lectin-free & anti-inflammatory)

    • Final hands-on cooking with personal style & seasonal ingredient options

  • Lunch Break (Enjoy the 3-course menu prepared by the class)

  • Afternoon Session:

    • Plating, presentation & menu customization tips

    • Troubleshooting & FAQs for vegan French lectin-free cooking

    • Certificate ceremony & group photo

  • Takeaway: Complete menu recipes + personalized anti-inflammatory meal plan + certificate


Included Every Day:

  • All vegan, lectin-free, anti-inflammatory ingredients & materials

  • Vegan French-inspired lunch & drinks (herbal teas, infused waters, vegan wine option)

  • Recipe booklets & culinary tips

  • Friendly, supportive, hands-on guidance

2026 prices : all included (lodging, all meals, + services)

Duration        Total Price         Price per Week
1 week               3,045 €                3,045 €

Courses can be taken without on-site accommodation. There are Airbnb options available nearby in Brosville. Please contact us  for more information.