YUM-YUM (Miam Miam)

From Marco Polo to Ali Baba: the discovery of 40 spices

Embark on an exciting journey of discovery

surprising, sensual, and so good for health and taste

Yum-Yum is the first and only association to offer a 100% hands-on ‘cooking with spice’ seminar. Through easy recipes and olfactory games, you’ll discover 40 spices, some of which you may not have been aware of. You will discover how to eat well while taking care of your health; how to eat delicious and healthy food!

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We are what we eat : too much sugar, too much processed meat, too many bad fats, alcohol and sodas, too much fast food... Statistics on modern illness are exploding. Within a single generation, there are already 20% more cancers and 30% of the population is overweight (more in the USA ).

Did you know our Cro-Magnon ancestor was taller than us (about 6 feet-tall) and lived longer? All our modern diseases - cancer, cardio-vascular disease, obesity, cellulite, diabetes, osteoporosis, allergies...- were unknown to him.

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His secret?

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Good and natural foods …and walking . Cro-Magnon didn’t have TV nor did he own a 4-wheel drive vehicle. His recreational time - his life, in other words - was devoted to hunting and food gathering.

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Ever since the dawn of time, the world over, man, besides fruit and mushrooms and other obvious foods, has been picking cinnamon and clove, cardamom and grains of paradise, saffron and nutmeg.

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Apicius, the famous roman cook who wrote the oldest known cook book, used these spices profusely. By controlling the spice route, between the Occident and the far East, Arab merchants first, then the Genovese and the Venetians assured themselves vast fortunes. It is while seeking a new spice route that merchants and seafarers (Marco Polo, Vasco de Gama, Magellan, and Christopher Columbus) marked the beginning of a great era of discovery and established future colonial empires. Under the reign of Louis XIV, a spice box, as an engagement present, was much more valued than a diamond ring!

Let’s go back to the happy times where treating oneself wasn’t tantamount to poisoning oneself!

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Please your palate and take care of your wellness! Yum-Yum offers you cooking classes based on spices, and followed by delicious dinners that are eaten together.

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Discover the taste of ginger and coriander; unveil the secrets of oyster sauce and saffron, cumin and cardamom... and 40 other spices!

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Where? In Aulas, in the south of France near Montpellier , 6 km from le Vigan on route D48 that leads to mount Aigoual . In the garden of an 18th century house, and in its 13th century kitchen.

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When? On Saturdays, from 2:00 pm to 10:00pm (reservations required), or arrangements can also be made for a more intense 2 or 3-day stay.

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How? 100% hands-on. Together, we pick and buy spices, while discovering the area, its paths and wines, if you so please. We smell, touch, mix, invent and discover all each spice has to offer. We prepare a dinner that we’ll enjoy together. As you like it. We can work with simple and original recipes that will surprise your friends, or longer and more elaborate recipes...

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Who? With Patrick T. Du Cros

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Inquiries and registration 0033 4 67 81 75 74

in Aulas 30120 Le Vigan France

Internet site and e-mail www.stage-cuisine.com info@stage-cuisine.com

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How much? We offer three possibilities:

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- On two Saturdays if you live in the area: The Marco Polo course, then the Ali Baba, to get familiar with the 40 spices. 100 euros per participant (120 if your spouse joins you for dinner). Drinks are extra.

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- A two-day event if you come from further away: the Vasco de Gama Course, from Saturday afternoon to Sunday night. Accommodations in a B & B in Aulas. 250 euros, including meals and accommodations in a double room (price for the spouse: 100 euros).

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- A three -day course for travellers who want to know EVERYTHING about spices: the Magellan course. Cooking in the morning, visits in the afternoon, picking and buying spices with an optional Languedoc wines discovery and tasting. 450 euros (200 for the spouse). 50 euros for sightseeing transportation.

So what are you waiting for? Pamper yourself and be healthy at the same time.

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Note. The optional joining fee (20 euros) allows you to access the spices charts/products families/types of cuisines, constantly updated with new recipes.

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Bon appetit!

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training in English need a group of 5/6 people, come with your friends! More cosy, more laughs

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Information and registration at info@stage-cuisine.com

We can do it in English an organise some trips in the near by

Patrick T du Cros

Association Miam Miam

Aulas 30120 le Vigan

(circa Montpellier, Nîmes, Millau)

  04 67 81 75 74