#7: A la Bonne Franquette... Gourmet-Style

 

Experience the essence of French comfort cuisine to be served at your home. This "Homey Gourmet" five-course dinner cannot be experienced at our local French restaurants and promises to transport you to the heart of France's terroirs.

You and seven guests will indulge in a culinary journey catered by current parent Chef Navaline Quach, a French native and former French Cooking Instructor at the Bechtel International Center at Stanford, teaming up with favorite Home Chef and Soirée du Vin co-chair Véronique Micha. The five-course meal will be expertly paired with wines by Boris Micha, our INTL wine connoisseur.
Select your party’s à la carte menu in advance, with Chef Navaline offering a variety of gourmet appetizers and main courses, ending the meal with the delectable intricacy of a Farandole of Desserts; Véronique’s focus will be delighting you with amuse-bouches and a cheese course.

Kick off the evening with a Kir Apéritif Cocktail and tantalizing savory Verrines setting the stage for an unforgettable meal.

Choose one from four delectable appetizers: Quiche Lorraine, a savory tart filled with cheese and bacon strips known as lardons; Tarte aux poireaux, a leek tart that melts in your mouth; Velouté de champignons, a creamy mushroom soup that warms the soul; or Soupe de butternut, a comforting butternut squash soup.

For the main course, savor one of four options: Agneau à la provençale, a flavorful lamb stew cooked in the Provencal style; Sauté de porc à la sauce moutarde, a pork stew in a tangy Dijon mustard sauce; Blanquette de veau, a veal stew simmered to perfection in a creamy sauce; or a Vegetarian option including ratatouille and gratin, served with a fresh green salad and Dijon vinaigrette.

Next you will dive into the unexpected flavors of a French Artisan cheese platter, before indulging your sweet tooth with the Farandole of Desserts, a French tradition of sampling different sweet treats, including: Clafoutis aux cerises, a fruity delight to brighten up your palate;  Gâteau renversé à l'ananas, an upside-down pineapple cake, soft and full of flavor; and a scrumptious chocolate mousse.

Bon appétit !


Inclusions: 
A five-course French dinner catered by Chef Navaline Quach teaming up with Véronique Micha, hand-delivered locally and served at the winner’s home, with wine pairing by Boris Micha for up to 8 guests.


Limitations: 
  • INTL Community only
  • To be scheduled on a mutually agreed upon date with two months advance notice
  • Limited to 8 guests
  • Expires September 28th, 2025

Donors: Navaline Quach and Véronique & Boris Micha
 
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